Convocation (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. the act of convoking.
  2. the state of being convoked.
  3. a group of people gathered in answer to a summons; assembly.
  4. either of the two provincial synods or assemblies of the clergy.
  5. Protestant Episcopal Church.
    • an assembly of the clergy of part of a diocese.
    • the area represented at such an assembly.
  6. a formal assembly at a college or university, especially for a graduation ceremony.
noun
  1. a large formal assembly, esp one specifically convened
  2. the act of convoking or state of being convoked
  3. either of the synods of the provinces of Canterbury or York
  4. Episcopal Church
    • an assembly of the clergy and part of the laity of a diocese
    • a district represented at such an assembly
  5. (in some British universities) a legislative assembly composed mainly of graduates
  6. (in India) a degree-awarding ceremony
  7. (in Australia and New Zealand) the graduate membership of a university
Convocation (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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