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Definition of Convention
1. Noun. A large formal assembly. "Political convention"
Generic synonyms: Group Meeting, Meeting
Specialized synonyms: Constitutional Convention
Derivative terms: Conventioneer
Specialized synonyms: Constitutional Convention
Derivative terms: Conventioneer
2. Noun. Something regarded as a normative example. "His formula for impressing visitors"
Exact synonyms: Formula, Normal, Pattern, Rule
Generic synonyms: Practice
Specialized synonyms: Mores, Code Of Behavior, Code Of Conduct, Universal
Derivative terms: Formularize
Generic synonyms: Practice
Specialized synonyms: Mores, Code Of Behavior, Code Of Conduct, Universal
Derivative terms: Formularize
3. Noun. (diplomacy) an international agreement.
Generic synonyms: Accord, Pact, Treaty
Specialized synonyms: Chemical Weapons Convention, Geneva Convention
Category relationships: Diplomacy, Diplomatic Negotiations
Specialized synonyms: Chemical Weapons Convention, Geneva Convention
Category relationships: Diplomacy, Diplomatic Negotiations
4. Noun. Orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional.
Exact synonyms: Conventionalism, Conventionality
Generic synonyms: Orthodoxy
Specialized synonyms: Conformity, Ossification
Attributes: Conventional, Unconventional
Derivative terms: Conventional
Antonyms: Unconventionality
Generic synonyms: Orthodoxy
Specialized synonyms: Conformity, Ossification
Attributes: Conventional, Unconventional
Derivative terms: Conventional
Antonyms: Unconventionality
5. Noun. The act of convening.
Exact synonyms: Convening
Generic synonyms: Assemblage, Assembly, Gathering
Derivative terms: Convene, Convene, Convene, Convene
Generic synonyms: Assemblage, Assembly, Gathering
Derivative terms: Convene, Convene, Convene, Convene
Definition of Convention
1. n. The act of coming together; the state of being together; union; coalition.
Definition of Convention
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