Convention: meaning, definitions and examples
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convention
[ kษnหvษnส(ษ)n ]
meeting
A large formal assembly of people, especially one that meets to discuss important matters or to make decisions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The United Nations Convention on Climate Change.
- The convention will take place in Geneva next month.
social
A way in which something is usually done, especially within a particular area or activity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- It's just a convention to shake hands when you meet someone.
- In many cultures, it is a convention to take off your shoes inside the house.
agreement
An agreement between countries or groups about a particular subject, especially one that is written and formally agreed upon.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The Geneva Convention on the treatment of prisoners of war.
- The convention prohibits the use of chemical weapons.
Translations
Translations of the word "convention" in other languages:
๐ต๐น convenรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฎเฅเคฎเฅเคฒเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Konvention
๐ฎ๐ฉ konvensi
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะฝะฒะตะฝััั
๐ต๐ฑ konwencja
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๅฎ (kyลtei)
๐ซ๐ท convention
๐ช๐ธ convenciรณn
๐น๐ท konvansiyon
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ฝ (hyeobyak)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุชูุงููุฉ (ittifฤqiyya)
๐จ๐ฟ รบmluva
๐ธ๐ฐ dohoda
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ฌ็บฆ (gลngyuฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ konvencija
๐ฎ๐ธ samkomulag
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะพะฝะฒะตะฝัะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ konvensiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ convenciรณn
Etymology
The word 'convention' originated in the late Middle English period from the Latin word 'conventio', meaning 'meeting, coming together'. Over time, it evolved to encompass various meanings related to formal assemblies, social customs, and agreements between parties. The concept of conventions has been integral to human interaction and diplomacy throughout history, shaping the way societies operate and collaborate.
See also: convenience, convenient, conveniently, inconvenient.