convention

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convention

A large international convention is held in a modern conference center.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A large formal meeting: A convention is a large formal assembly of people with a shared interest, often held regularly.
    • A traditional or customary practice: A convention is a way of behaving or doing something that is widely accepted and followed within a society or group.
    • A formal agreement, especially between states: A convention is a formal agreement, treaty, or contract, particularly in international diplomacy.
    • The act of convening: Convention can refer to the action of coming together for a formal meeting or assembly.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The annual science convention attracts researchers from all over the world.
    • Wearing black to a funeral is a social convention.
    • The Geneva Convention establishes standards for humanitarian treatment in war.
    • The convention of the committee was scheduled for March.
Advanced Usage
  • "by convention": According to custom or general agreement.
    • By convention, the eldest member chairs the meeting.
  • "break with convention": To act in a way that is not traditional or customary.
    • The artist broke with convention by using industrial materials.
Variants and Related Words
  • Conventional (adj): Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; customary.
    • His views on marriage are quite conventional.
  • Convene (v): To come or bring together for a meeting or activity; to assemble.
    • The board will convene next Tuesday.
Synonyms
  • Assembly: A group of people gathered together in one place for a common purpose.
  • Custom: A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time.
  • Protocol: The official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions.
Related Phrases
  • Convention center: A large building designed for holding conventions and other major events.
    • The trade show was held at the city's main convention center.
  • Convention hall: A large room or building used for conventions.
    • The keynote speech will be in the main convention hall.
Related Idioms
  • A matter of convention: Something that is done because it is the accepted custom, not because of a logical necessity.
    • Driving on the left side of the road in the UK is simply a matter of convention.
convention

A large international convention is held in a modern conference center.

Noun
  1. the act of convening
  2. orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional
  3. (diplomacy) an international agreement
  4. something regarded as a normative example
    • the convention of not naming the main character
    • violence is the rule not the exception
    • his formula for impressing visitors
  5. a large formal assembly
    • political convention

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