# convocation

/ˌkɑnvəˈkeɪʃən/ (US) · /kɒnvəkˈeɪʃən/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/convocation
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

a formal meeting of a large group of people, especially students or members of a church. It is often a special event where people gather for a ceremony or to make important decisions.

For teachers: a formal assembly or meeting of a large group, such as a university faculty or a congregation. Often used to describe the formal ceremony of awarding academic degrees.

## Examples

- The university held a convocation to honor the new graduates.
- The convocation was attended by hundreds of students and their families, marking the end of their academic journey.
- The convocation served not only as a ceremonial event but also as a platform for the university to announce its new strategic goals for the coming decade.

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