different between reunion vs convocation

English

Alternative forms

• re-union
• reünion

Etymology

From Middle French réunion; re- +? union.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?i??ju?nj?n/, /???ju?nj?n/

Noun

reunion (countable and uncountable, plural reunions)

1. The process or act of reuniting.

   The reunion took forever, but it was worth it.

   It was a tearful and heartfelt reunion as the trapped miners finally saw their dear loved ones again.

2. A planned event at which members of a dispersed group meet together.

   Are you going to the reunion this year?

Synonyms

• reunition
• reunite

Derived terms

• class reunion
• family reunion

Related terms

• reunite
• union

Translations

See also

• homecoming

Anagrams

• nounier

Ladin

Noun

reunion f (plural reunions)

1. meeting, assembly, conference
2. reunion, gathering, get-together

English

Etymology

From Middle English convocacioun, from Old French convocation, from Latin convocatio, convocationem.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -e???n

Noun

convocation (countable and uncountable, plural convocations)

1. The act of calling or assembling by summons.
2. An assembly or meeting.
3. An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.
4. An academic assembly, in which the business of the university is transacted.

Coordinate terms

• (academic assembly): commencement

Related terms

• convoke
• convocate

Translations

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin convocatio, convocationem.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /k??.v?.ka.sj??/

Noun

convocation f (plural convocations)

1. convocation

Related terms

• convoquer