Convocation

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Origin

From Old French convocation, from Latin convocare ("to come together")

Full definition of convocation

Noun

1. The act of calling or assembling by summons.
2. An assembly or meeting.
3. An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.
4. An academical assembly, in which the business of the university is transacted.

Coordinate terms

• (academic assembly) commencement