1. a formal meeting or ceremony, especially for a special purpose
2. a formal academic ceremony, such as graduation
Usage: academic
3. the act of calling together or summoning a group
Usage: formal

Examples

• The university held its annual convocation in the main auditorium.
• Students received their diplomas at the spring convocation ceremony.
• The president called for a convocation of world leaders to address the crisis.
• Faculty members wore their academic robes to the convocation.
• The convocation of the assembly was scheduled for next Tuesday.
• Thousands of graduates attended the convocation at the stadium.
• The convocation began with a processional march of distinguished guests.