convocation

/kɒnvəˈkeɪʃən/ or /kɑːnvəˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

A formal meeting or assembly of people, especially one held for a specific purpose, such as a graduation ceremony or a gathering of a legislative body.

“The university held a convocation to honor its outstanding students.”

2. noun

A formal summons or invitation to attend a meeting or assembly.

“The governor issued a convocation to all citizens to participate in the national celebration.”

3. verb

To summon or gather people for a meeting or assembly.

“The president convoked the emergency meeting to discuss the crisis.”

Synonyms

  • assembly
  • convention
  • gathering
  • meeting

Antonyms

  • dispersion
  • separation