convocation

• Assemblée formelle de personnes, en particulier à des fins cérémonielles, académiques ou officielles, ou action de convoquer une telle réunion.

A formal assembly or gathering of people, especially for a ceremonial, academic, or official purpose.

1. Large formal assemblyB2formal

   A large formal gathering of people, especially for a ceremonial or academic purpose.

   Assemblée solennelle

   • The university held its annual convocation for graduating students.
   • The convocation of bishops took place at the cathedral.
   • Thousands attended the convocation to hear the keynote speaker.

   Synonymesassemblyconclaveconferencecongregationcongressconventiongatheringmeeting

2. Calling togetherC1formal

   The act of calling people together for a meeting or assembly.

   convocation (action de convoquer)

   • The convocation of the council was announced last week.
   • A convocation of experts was organized to discuss climate change.
   • The king issued a convocation of all nobles to the court.

   Synonymesconveninggatheringsummoning