Webconvocation: [noun] an assembly of persons called together to a meeting. an assembly of bishops and representative clergy of the Church of England. a ceremonial assembly of members of a college or university.

Web“Convocation” is a word often used on the campuses of colleges and universities in the United States, but it can designate many different types of ceremonies. In its simplest form, the word convocation means “the act or process of calling an assembly of persons to a meeting.” When it pertains to a college or university, it normally refers to some type of …

WebDefine convocation. convocation synonyms, convocation pronunciation, convocation translation, English dictionary definition of convocation. n. 1. a. The act of convoking. b. A group of people convoked, especially the members of a college or university community who are assembled for a ceremony.... Convocation - definition of convocation by The …

Web16/09/2009 · British Dictionary definitions for convocation an assembly of the clergy and part of the laity of a diocese a district represented at such an assembly

WebSynonyms for CONVOCATION: assembly, conference, meeting, assemblage, gathering, congregation, symposium, synod, audience, panel

WebA convocation (from the Latin convocare meaning "to call/come together", a translation of the Greek ἐκκλησία ekklēsia) is a group of people formally assembled for a special purpose, mostly ecclesiastical or academic.. In academic use, it can refer variously to a gathering of all of an institution's alumni, to a ceremony at the start of the academic year to welcome …

Webconvocation: 1 n the act of convoking Synonyms: calling together Type of: assemblage , assembly , gathering the social act of assembling n a group gathered in response to a summons Type of: assemblage , gathering a group of persons together in one place

WebConvocation definition: A clerical assembly of the Anglican Church similar to a synod but assembling only when called.

Webconvocation definition: 1. a large formal meeting, especially of Church officials or of members of some universities in the…. Learn more.

Webformal. 1. [count] 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.