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convocation
[ kon-vuh-key-shuhn ]
noun
- the act of convoking.
- the state of being convoked.
- a group of people gathered in answer to a summons; assembly.
- Anglican Church. either of the two provincial synods or assemblies of the clergy.
- Protestant Episcopal Church.
- an assembly of the clergy of part of a diocese.
- the area represented at such an assembly.
- a formal assembly at a college or university, especially for a graduation ceremony.
convocation
/ ˌɒԱəˈɪʃə /
noun
- a large formal assembly, esp one specifically convened
- the act of convoking or state of being convoked
- Church of England either of the synods of the provinces of Canterbury or York
- Episcopal Church
- an assembly of the clergy and part of the laity of a diocese
- a district represented at such an assembly
- sometimes capital (in some British universities) a legislative assembly composed mainly of graduates
- (in India) a degree-awarding ceremony
- (in Australia and New Zealand) the graduate membership of a university
Derived Forms
- ˈDzԱˌٴǰ, noun
- ˌDzԱˈپDzԲ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- Dzv·tDz· adjective
- Dzv·tDz··ly adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of convocation1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
She delivered part of the convocation address at graduation that school year to roaring applause.
The group has already taken part of several protests, including one where keffiyeh-clad students walked out of back-to-campus dinners at the dean of students’ home and a “rally against repression” outside the convocation ceremony Tuesday.
Lyons also won fans at the welcome convocation for new students.
Earlier this month, Ms. Tillman, now 18, took part in Arizona State’s commencement ceremony and delivered remarks as the outstanding 2024 graduate at the College of Health Solution’s convocation.
“Those who have violated the law are subject to arrest and prosecution. University officials have taken action to ensure the safety of Centennial Hall convocation attendees.”
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