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- Dictionaryconvention/kənˈvɛnʃn/
noun
- 1. a way in which something is usually done: "to attract the best patrons the movie houses had to ape the conventions and the standards of theatres"
- 2. an agreement between states covering particular matters, especially one less formal than a treaty: "the convention, signed by the six states bordering on the Black Sea, aims to prevent further pollution" Similar
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a usual or accepted way of behaving, especially in social situations, often following an old way of thinking or a custom in one particular society: defy/flout/break with convention They defied / flouted / broke with convention by giving up their jobs and becoming self-sufficient.
1. a. : agreement, contract. b. : an agreement between states for regulation of matters affecting all of them. an international convention banning the spread of nuclear weapons. c. : a compact between opposing commanders especially concerning prisoner exchange or armistice. d. : a general agreement about basic principles or procedures.
Convention definition: a large formal meeting or assembly, as of members, representatives, or delegates, for discussion of and action on particular matters of common concern. See examples of CONVENTION used in a sentence.
Definition of convention noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A convention is a way of behaving that is considered to be correct or polite by most people in a society. It's just a social convention that men don't wear skirts. Despite her wish to defy convention, she had become pregnant and married at 21. Synonyms: custom, practice, tradition, code More Synonyms of convention. 2. countable noun.
CONVENTION meaning: 1 : a large meeting of people who come to a place for usually several days to talk about their shared work or other interests or to make decisions as a group; 2 : a custom or a way of acting or doing things that is widely accepted and followed.
A convention is a meeting, usually of a particular group. Political parties, teachers, plumbers, gardeners, toymakers and computer designers all hold conventions. In fact, lots of cities have built Convention Centers in hopes of attracting convention-goers.
CONVENTION definition: 1. a large formal meeting of people with the same interest or work: 2. a usual and accepted way of…. Learn more.
convention meaning, definition, what is convention: a large formal meeting for people who be...: Learn more.
con·ven·tion. (kən-vĕn′shən) n. 1. a. A formal meeting of members, representatives, or delegates, as of a political party, fraternal society, profession, or industry. b. The body of persons attending such an assembly: called the convention to order. 2.
