convention
Translation
convention, conference, custom, treaty
Examples
The annual science convention is next week.
The annual science convention is next week.
It's a social convention to shake hands.
It's a social convention to shake hands.
The Geneva Convention protects prisoners of war.
The Geneva Convention protects prisoners of war.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) convention ((on sth.)) a large meeting about a particular subject The annual science convention is next week.
((a)) social/political convention a traditional way of behaving It's a social convention to shake hands.
Similar Words
Synonyms: conference (meeting), custom (behaviour), treaty (agreement)
Etymology
From Latin 'conventio' (a meeting, agreement), from 'con-' (together) + 'venire' (to come). A 'coming together'.
Memory Tips
Imagine people 'coming together' (con-vene) for a large meeting, to agree on customs, or to sign a treaty.