convocation
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convocation
- /kɒn.vəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ UK
- /kɑn.vəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ US
Rhymes with -eɪʃən
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From Middle English convocacioun, from Old French convocation, from Latin convocatio, convocationem.
noun convocations
- The act of calling or assembling by summons.
- An assembly or meeting.
- An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs. Convocation will sit in York too, so the northern church can have its say in how we worship God.
- An academic assembly, in which the business of a university is transacted.
- A flock of eagles. A convocation of eagles around the four corners of the army field flew in.
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noun act of calling or assembling by summons
| Русский | созы́в sozýv |
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noun assembly of the clergy
| Русский | сино́д sinód |
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noun academic assembly
| हिन्दी | दीक्षान्त समारोह dīkṣānt samāroh |
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title = {convocation},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
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