CONVENTION | Definition and Meaning

Definition of Convention

Convention

con·ven·tion

Definition/Meaning

(noun)

A formal meeting or gathering of people with a shared interest or goal.

e.g. The annual convention for software developers will feature keynote speakers and workshops.

(noun)

a behavior that is considered normal or polite to people in a society, or a set of established rules/principles that define what is correct in some area;

e.g. You should follow the convention of telling someone your name when you meet them for the first time. The experience taught her an important convention of driving in the new city.

(noun)

an agreement existing between multiple countries regarding one or more matters that affect all of them;

e.g. The nations formed a convention to discuss the conservation of the environment.

(noun)

a large conference, assembly, or meeting of people or entities gathered for a particular purpose, often to discuss a professional matter or deal with some issue;

e.g. The professors attended a convention to discuss the latest developments in their field.

(noun)

(American) a gathering of members from a political party in order to select candidates to run for office and/or make plans;

e.g. She was invited to speak at the party convention about her plans for her upcoming term.