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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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1. a. : agreement, contract. b. : an agreement between states for regulation of matters affecting all of them. an international convention banning the spread of nuclear weapons. c. : a compact between opposing commanders especially concerning prisoner exchange or armistice. d. : a general agreement about basic principles or procedures.
a large formal meeting of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest, or a large meeting for a political party: the national Democratic convention. hold a convention Where are they holding their party convention? annual convention She addressed hundreds of attendees at the International Reading Association's annual convention.
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.
Definition of convention noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
SYNONYMS 1. convention, assembly, conference, convocation name meetings for particular purposes. convention usually suggests a meeting of delegates representing political, church, social, or fraternal organizations.
CONVENTION meaning: 1 : a large meeting of people who come to a place for usually several days to talk about their shared work or other interests or to make decisions as a group; 2 : a custom or a way of acting or doing things that is widely accepted and followed.
