convocation — 英語辞典

名詞

1. The act of calling or assembling by summons.

   用法

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2. An assembly or meeting.

   用法

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3. An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.

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   例文

   Convocation will sit in York too, so the northern church can have its say in how we worship God.

4. An academic assembly, in which the business of a university is transacted.

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5. A flock of eagles.

   用法

   • collective
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   例文

   A convocation of eagles around the four corners of the army field flew in.

   A convocation of eagles noticed that the young bird was without his mother and took pity on him.

   その他の例文 (1)

   the bird called out to the convocations of eagles where they soared in spirals of wind

名詞

1. a group gathered in response to a summons

   上位語

   gatheringassemblage

2. the act of convoking

   同義語

   calling together

   上位語

   assemblyassemblagegathering