plural convocations
formal
1
a
: a large formal meeting of people (such as church officials)
b
US
: a meeting of the members of a college or university to observe a particular ceremony (such as the beginning of the school year or the announcing of awards and honors)
—often used before another noun
a convocation center
a convocation address/ceremony
2
: the act of calling a group of people to a formal meeting
They called for the immediate convocation of the council.
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“Convocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/convocation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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