Definitions for Convocationˌkɒn vəˈkeɪ ʃən
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
con•vo•ca•tion*ˌkɒn vəˈkeɪ ʃən(n.)
the act of convoking.
a group of people gathered in answer to a summons; assembly.
either of the two provincial synods of the Church of England.
Category: Religion
an assembly of the clergy of part of a diocese in the Episcopal Church.
Category: Religion
a formal assembly at a college or university, esp. for a graduation ceremony.
Category: Education
* Syn: See convention.
Origin of convocation:
1350–1400; ME (< MF) < L convocātiō. See convoke , -tion
con`vo•ca′tion•al(adj.)
Princeton's WordNet
convocation(noun)
a group gathered in response to a summons
convocation, calling together(noun)
the act of convoking
Wiktionary
convocation(Noun)
The act of calling or assembling by summons.
convocation(Noun)
An assembly or meeting.
convocation(Noun)
An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.
convocation(Noun)
An academical assembly, in which the business of the university is transacted.
Origin: From convocare
Webster Dictionary
Convocation(noun)
the act of calling or assembling by summons
Convocation(noun)
an assembly or meeting
Convocation(noun)
an assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs
Convocation(noun)
an academical assembly, in which the business of the university is transacted
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