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- Dictionarycon·ven·tion/kənˈven(t)SH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. a way in which something is usually done, especially within a particular area or activity: "the woman who overturned so many conventions of children's literature"
- 2. an agreement between countries covering particular matters, especially one less formal than a treaty: "the convention, signed by the six states bordering on the Black Sea, aims to prevent further pollution" Similar
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Convention definition: a large formal meeting or assembly, as of members, representatives, or delegates, for discussion of and action on particular matters of common concern. See examples of CONVENTION used in a sentence.
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A convention is a meeting, usually of a particular group. Political parties, teachers, plumbers, gardeners, toymakers and computer designers all hold conventions. In fact, lots of cities have built Convention Centers in hopes of attracting convention-goers.
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Learn the meaning of convention as a noun in different contexts, such as a large meeting, a custom, a style, or a formal agreement. See examples of convention in sentences and related terms.
