Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

convocation

[kon-vuh-key-shuhn] / ˌkɒn vəˈkeɪ ʃən /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In his fall 1971 convocation address at the University of Alberta, McLuhan told students that in an electronic world, people become “discarnate data, a sort of disembodied spirit coexisting and functioning simultaneously in diverse locations.”

From Slate • Jul. 28, 2025

Lyons also won fans at the welcome convocation for new students.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2024

The proposal came in response to a raucous March 24 protest that halted the school’s annual honors convocation, a 100-year-old tradition preceding the May 4 graduation.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2024

Toyota said in its meeting convocation notice that the candidates are considered independent because there are no conflicts of interest with general shareholders.

From Reuters • May 28, 2023

Of course they'd been behind the annual convocation senior prank.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely




Vocabulary lists containing convocation


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "convocation" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com