convocation

CEFRB2

/kˌɑnvəˈkeɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A formal meeting, especially of members of a university or church.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.

Examples

  • A certain convocation of politic worms are e'en at him.

  • At the convocation, all the faculty and deans wore their doctoral regalia and octagonal hats.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An assembly or meeting.

  2. The act of calling or assembling by summons.

  3. An academic assembly, in which the business of a university is transacted.

More examples

In context

  • Convocation will sit in York too, so the northern church can have its say in how we worship God.

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Origin

noun

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