convention
Translation
convention, conference, custom, treaty
Examples
I'm going to a comic book convention.
I'm going to a comic book convention.
It's a social convention to shake hands.
It's a social convention to shake hands.
The Geneva Convention sets rules for war.
The Geneva Convention sets rules for war.
Grammar Patterns
a convention ((on/about sth.)) a large meeting about a topic There is a convention on climate change.
a social convention an accepted way of behaving Tipping is a social convention in the US.
Similar Words
Synonyms: conference, meeting, custom, treaty
Etymology
From Latin 'conventio' (a meeting, agreement), from 'con-' (together) + 'venire' (to come). Literally, a 'coming together'.
Memory Tips
Imagine people 'coming together' for a meeting (convention), to agree on rules (convention), or to follow a shared custom (convention).