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convocation

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -e???n

Noun

convocation (countable and uncountable, plural convocations)

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

Coordinate terms

  • (academic assembly): commencement

Related terms

  • convoke
  • convocate

Translations


French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin convocatio, convocationem.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /k??.v?.ka.sj??/

Noun

convocation f (plural convocations)

  1. convocation

Related terms

  • convoquer

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council

English

Etymology

From Middle English counseil, conseil, from Anglo-Norman cuncile and Old French concile, from Latin concilium. Doublet of concelho.

Pronunciation

  • enPR: koun?-s?l, IPA(key): /?ka?n.s?l/
  • Homophone: counsel

Noun

council (plural councils)

  1. A committee that leads or governs (e.g. city council, student council).
  2. Discussion or deliberation.

Hyponyms

  • synod

Derived terms

Related terms

  • conciliate
  • reconcile

Translations

See also

  • counsel

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