convention — a large meeting or conference of members of a particular group
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large meeting or conference of members of a particular group
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈvenʃən/
Example Sentences
- My brother went to a gaming convention dressed as a zombie - he fit right in with the other attendees!
- The teacher ignored convention and decided to hold class in the school garden.
- At the pet convention, a cat somehow won the 'Best Dog' award - nobody had the heart to correct the mistake.
convention
NOUN[/kənˈvenʃən/]
a large meeting or conference of members of a particular group
People from different countries gathered at the convention to share ideas.
The technology convention introduced many innovative ideas. (CONNECT + GATHERING = CONVENTION)
The convention gained attention and created new connections.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'conventio' meaning 'a coming together' or 'agreement', derived from 'convenire' (con- 'together' + venire 'to come'). The word entered English via Old French and Latin legal terminology.
Breakdown
con- (together) + ven (come) + -tion (noun suffix indicating action or result) = convention (a coming together; an established practice or agreement)
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📝Examples
“My brother went to a gaming convention dressed as a zombie - he fit right in with the other attendees!”
“The teacher ignored convention and decided to hold class in the school garden.”
“At the pet convention, a cat somehow won the 'Best Dog' award - nobody had the heart to correct the mistake.”
“The Geneva Convention established important rules for treating prisoners humanely.”
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