convocation
nounUK /ˌkɒnvəˈkeɪʃən/
US /ˌkɑːnvəˈkeɪʃən/
A big meeting where many people come together.
The school held a convocation to welcome all the new students.
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2. A formal ceremony at a college or university.
Families traveled from far away to attend the university convocation.
3. The act of calling people together for a meeting.
The mayor announced the convocation of the town council.
4. A group of church leaders gathered for a meeting.
Bishops from across the region attended the convocation.