convocation

noun
UK: /ˌkɒnvəˈkeɪʃən/
US: /ˌkɑːnvəˈkeɪʃən/

  1. A large formal assembly of people, especially for a specific purpose.

    1. The convocation will start soon.
    2. The university held its annual convocation for graduating students in the stadium.

  2. A formal gathering, especially of members of a university for ceremonial purposes, such as graduation or the installation of a new president.

    1. It was a graduation convocation.
    2. The president addressed the convocation, outlining the university's strategic goals for the next decade.

Synonyms

gathering ceremony meeting commencement assembly

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "convocation" in English means: A large formal assembly of people, especially for a specific purpose., A formal gathering, especially of members of a university for ceremonial purposes, such as graduation or the installation of a new president..

The phonetic transcription of "convocation" is /ˌkɒnvəˈkeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌkɑːnvəˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "convocation": gathering, ceremony, meeting, commencement, assembly.

Example usage of "convocation": "The convocation will start soon.". More examples on the page.