conventions
nounUK /kənˈvɛnʃənz/
US /kənˈvɛnʃənz/
Ways of doing things that most people agree on.
At school, we follow the conventions of raising our hand before speaking.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Large meetings where people with the same interest gather.
The science fiction convention brought thousands of fans to the city.
3. Agreements between countries or groups.
The two nations signed conventions to protect the environment.
4. In stories and plays, familiar patterns or techniques that audiences expect.
The play used the conventions of a fairy tale, like a brave hero and a happy ending.