convention
/kənˈvɛn.ʃən/
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Also seen as: conventions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A meeting or gathering.
Noun
Examples
The convention was held in Geneva.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A formal deliberative assembly of mandated delegates.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Hội nghị chính thức của các đại biểu được ủy quyền
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Noun
Examples
The EU installed an inter-institutional Convention to draft a European constitution.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “convention” mean?
A meeting or gathering.
Is “convention” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.