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

In an interview with the Star-Telegram last month, Superintendent Peter Licata said that a third-party entity made the convocation event possible. — Samuel O’Neal 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026

The convocation featured performances, giveaways and a parade of schools that allowed employees to showcase their individual school communities. — Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026

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

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

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