Convocation
Official academic ceremony
A convocation is a formal gathering or assembly, especially one called for a specific ceremonial purpose.
Universities hold convocations for graduations and other academic ceremonies.
In religious contexts, a convocation is an assembly of clergy or church members.
The word emphasizes the act of calling people together: The dean addressed the freshman convocation.
Completing academic requirements formally
- commencementAct of starting
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- universityHigher education institution
- graduatesDegree recipients
procession · robes · caps · gowns · diplomas · chancellor · valedictorian · honorary
Collection of people meeting
- meetingGathering for discussion
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- conferenceOrganized meeting for discussion
- delegatesChosen representatives or assigns
convention · council · synod · attendees · forum · congregation · quorum · session
Ordained religious officials collectively
- bishopsHigh-ranking clergy members
- synodChurch governing assembly
- dioceseBishop's territorial jurisdiction
- cardinalsPope-electing prelates or finches
papal · canonical · vestments · liturgical · consecration · ordination · archbishop · cathedral
graduation
Completing academic requirements formally
- commencementAct of starting
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- universityHigher education institution
graduates · procession · robes · caps · gowns · diplomas · chancellor · valedictorian · honorary · degrees
gathering
Collection of people meeting
- meetingGathering for discussion
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- conferenceOrganized meeting for discussion
delegates · convention · council · synod · attendees · forum · congregation · quorum · session · plenary
clergy
Ordained religious officials collectively
- bishopsHigh-ranking clergy members
- synodChurch governing assembly
- dioceseBishop's territorial jurisdiction
cardinals · papal · canonical · vestments · liturgical · consecration · ordination · archbishop · cathedral · pontifical
eagles
Large predatory birds
gathering · raptors · flight · roost · perched · wingspan · nest · talon · feathers · avian
- OxbridgeOxford, Oxbridge, Oxford University, Cambridge University, Exeter
- Tudor InstitutionsStar Chamber, House of Commons, House of Lords, Exchequer, Chancery
Convocationhangout
Frequented gathering place
get-together · bull session · coffee klatch · mixer · drop-in
Convocationdispersal
Spreading in many directions
disbandment · scattering · dispersion · dissolution · dismissal
Convocationdismissal
Removal from position
adjournment · dissolution · disbandment · prorogation · recess
vocation, vocal, invoke, invocation, evocation, revocation, provoke, provocation, advocate