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convention

/kənˈvɛn.ʃən/
con · ven · tion
Adverb:conventionally
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Plural:conventions
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Adjective:conventional
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• noun

1

An established custom, practice, or general agreement regarding social behavior, artistic style, or professional standards.

Example

"It is a common academic convention to cite all sources at the end of a research paper."

2

A large formal meeting or assembly of members, delegates, or professionals who gather to discuss shared interests, politics, or industry developments.

Example

"Thousands of software developers attended the annual technology convention in San Francisco."

3

A formal agreement, pact, or treaty between sovereign states or international organizations regarding a specific matter of global concern.

Example

"Over one hundred nations signed the international convention on the protection of endangered wetlands."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French convention and directly from Latin conventio, meaning 'a meeting, assembly, or covenant,' derived from convenire ('to come together or unite').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Convention. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/convention
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