Definition of CONVOCATION

convocation

Meanings

Plural: convocations

Noun

  • a group gathered in response to a summons
  • the act of convoking
  • The act of calling or assembling by summons.
  • An assembly or meeting.
  • An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.
  • An academic assembly, in which the business of a university is transacted.
  • A flock of eagles.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English convocacioun, from Old French convocation, from Latin convocatio, convocationem.

Synonyms

calling together

Scrabble Score: 18

convocation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
convocation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
convocation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

convocation is a valid Words With Friends word