convocation

noun

con·​vo·​ca·​tion ˌkän-və-ˈkā-shən 

1

a

: an assembly of persons called together to a meeting

b(1)

: an assembly of bishops and representative clergy of the Church of England

(2)

: a consultative assembly of clergy and lay delegates from one part of an Episcopal diocese

also : a territorial division of an Episcopal diocese

c

: a ceremonial assembly of members of a college or university

gave a speech at the convocation

2

: the act or process of calling an assembly of persons to a meeting

convocational

ˌkän-və-ˈkā-sh(ə-)nəl 

adjective

Synonyms of convocation

• assembly
• conference
• meeting
• assemblage

Examples of convocation in a Sentence

They called for the immediate convocation of the council.

the first speaker to address the convocation

Recent Examples on the Web

The specter of the takeover wasn't apparent on Wednesday morning; the convocation itself was a large-scale pep rally, featuring live music, games, cheering, and dancing, all to boost morale and propel teachers forward. — Lacey Beasley, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Licata previously told the Star-Telegram that a third-party donor made the convocation event possible. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026

In Palm Springs, about two hours away, a convocation of Marilyn look-alikes was held under the Marilyn Monroe statue on May 31 just before her June 1st birthday. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Attendance at this year’s show is up about 5% from last year, according to Cinema United, the trade group that organizes the four-day convocation of thousands of movie theater owners, studio executives and industry folks at Caesars Palace. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin convocation-, convocatio, from convocare — see convoke

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for convocation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

convocation

noun

con·​vo·​ca·​tion ˌkän-və-ˈkā-shən 

: an assembly of persons called together to a meeting