Convocation meaning: Definition of convocation noun

Definition of convocation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning , pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. convocation definition: act of calling people together for a meeting. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, related words. A 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. 'Convocation' implies a formal meeting , not a two-way discussion among participants. She was invited to speak at the convocation. Many convocations are annual events, especially those in institutional settings. The university holds its annual convocation in May.