convocation

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English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

Noun

convocation (countable and uncountable, plural convocations)

  1. The act of calling or assembling by summons.
  2. An assembly or meeting.
  3. (ecclesiastical) An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.
  4. An academic assembly, in which the business of a university is transacted.
  5. (collective) A flock of eagles.

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Translations

French

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin convocātiō. Morphologically, from convoquer +‎ -ation.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɔ̃.vɔ.ka.sjɔ̃/
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Noun

convocation f (plural convocations)

  1. summons (formal request to come, formal order to appear)

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