Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of convoking: The formal act of calling people together for a meeting or assembly.
   • A group gathered in response to a summons: A large, formal assembly of people, especially for a special purpose such as a university ceremony or a religious meeting.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The dean announced the convocation of all faculty members to discuss the new curriculum. (This refers to the act of calling the meeting.)
  • She wore her academic gown to the university's annual convocation. (This refers to the assembly itself, a formal ceremony.)
  • The religious leader presided over the convocation of bishops.

Advanced Usage

• "To be in convocation": To be formally assembled.
  • The senate was in convocation to vote on the proposed changes.

Variants and Related Words

• Convoke (verb): To call together for a formal meeting.
  • The president convoked a special session of parliament.
• Convocational (adjective): Relating to a convocation.
  • The convocational address was delivered by a distinguished alumnus.

Synonyms

• Assembly: A group of people gathered together for a common purpose.
• Convention: A large formal meeting of members of a profession or organization.
• Summoning: The act of authoritatively calling people to attend.

Related Phrases

• Convocation ceremony: The formal event where degrees are conferred at a university.
  • The convocation ceremony will be held in the main auditorium.
• Convocation address: A speech given at a convocation, often by a notable figure.
  • The Nobel laureate delivered the convocation address.

Noun

1. the act of convoking
2. a group gathered in response to a summons