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Convocation: meaning, definitions and examples

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convocation

 

[ หŒkษ’nvษ™หˆkeษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

academic ceremony

Convocation refers to a formal gathering or assembly, especially one that is academic in nature. It is commonly used to describe the ceremonial meeting where degrees are conferred upon graduating students

Synonyms

assembly, ceremony, meeting

Examples of usage

  • Students dressed in caps and gowns attend convocation to receive their diplomas.
  • The university convocation was held in the main auditorium.
Context #2 | Noun

religious gathering

Convocation can also refer to a large religious gathering or assembly, often for the purpose of worship or prayer.

Synonyms

assembly, congregation, gathering

Examples of usage

  • The convocation of believers gathered at the cathedral for a special service.
  • The annual convocation of the church members took place in the open field.

Translations

Translations of the word "convocation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น convocaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคญเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Einberufung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ panggilan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะปะธะบะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zwoล‚anie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฌ้›†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท convocation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ convocatoria

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงaฤŸrฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ์ง‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุนูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svolรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvolanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฌ้›†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sklic

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ boรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐา›ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงaฤŸฤฑrฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ convocatoria

Etymology

The word 'convocation' has its origins in Latin, deriving from the verb 'convocare' meaning 'to call together'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, initially used in the context of calling together an assembly or meeting. Over time, the term evolved to encompass academic and religious gatherings, reflecting its current usage today.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,039, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.