convocation

English

Etymology

From Middle English convocacioun, from Old French convocation, from Latin convocatio, convocationem.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

convocation (countable and uncountable, plural convocations)

  1. The act of calling or assembling by summons.
  2. An assembly or meeting.
  3. (ecclesiastical) An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.
  4. An academic assembly, in which the business of a university is transacted.
  5. (collective) A flock of eagles.

Coordinate terms

Translations

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin convocātiōnem.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɔ̃.vɔ.ka.sjɔ̃/
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Noun

convocation f (plural convocations)

  1. convocation

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