convocation
The act of calling or assembling by summonsThe act of calling or assembling by summons.
» A certain convocation of politic worms are e'en at him.
Meaning
5 senses(countable, uncountable)The act of calling or assembling by summons.
созы́вsozýv
скликанняsklykannja
the act of convoking
(countable, uncountable)An assembly or meeting.
собра́ниеsobránije, сове́тsovét
(countable, uncountable)An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.
сино́дsinód
(countable, uncountable)An academic assembly, in which the business of a university is transacted.
(collective, countable, uncountable)A flock of eagles.
Examples
3 sentencesA certain convocation of politic worms are e'en at him.
At the convocation, all the faculty and deans wore their doctoral regalia and octagonal hats.
ruНа созыве все преподаватели и деканы были в докторских регалиях и восьмиугольных шляпах.
Tom's speech at the convocation made me cry because I knew he only learned English six years ago!
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 3
Origin
From Middle English convocacioun, from Old French convocation, from Latin convocatio, convFrom Middle English convocacioun, from Old French convocation, from Latin convocatio, convocationem.
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Forms
plural: convocations| Singular | convocation |
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- the act of convoking:calling together
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable