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convention Synonyms

Another word for convention

Choosing another word for convention depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
custom
tradition
norm
Strong
practice
protocol
etiquette

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
conference
congress
Strong
assembly
symposium
summit
convocation

• noun (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
treaty
pact
accord
Strong
covenant
compact
agreement

Opposites of convention

The opposite of convention shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unorthodoxy
disagreement
discord
innovation
eccentricity
See all opposites of convention

• Nearby Words

convenient
conveniently
convent
convention
conventional
conventionality
conventionally

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Convention. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/convention
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