convention
gb/kənvˈɛnʃən/ us/kənvˈɛnʃən/
B1
Engels
~ 2000
Betekenissen
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Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
entity
1
widely accepted custom or practice
A usual and accepted way of doing things in a group or society.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] follows [a convention]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'convention' with 'conference'; 'convention' can mean a meeting, but its most common meaning is a general custom or practice.
Synoniemen
custom (Refers to a traditional way of doing things, often specific to a culture.)
|
norm (Suggests an expected standard of behavior in a society.)
Antoniemen
innovation (Represents a new way of doing things rather than following established patterns.)
Woordcombinaties
social convention
|traditional convention
|follow convention
|break convention
Thema's
society
|culture
|etiquette
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Voorbeelden
- It’s a social convention to shake hands when greeting someone.
- The company follows the usual conventions for formal meetings.
- Wearing black at funerals is a long-standing convention in many countries.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- It is a convention to take off your shoes before entering the house.
- In my country, it is a convention to bow when you meet someone.
- Shaking hands is a common convention at work.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
event
2
large formal gathering or conference
A big meeting for people who have the same job or interest.
Gebruikspatroon:
attend [a convention]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with 'custom' and use it incorrectly when talking about behavior rather than events.
Synoniemen
conference (A formal meeting, often smaller or more specialized than a large-scale convention.)
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gathering (A more general term for people coming together, not necessarily formal.)
Antoniemen
private meeting (A small, often informal meeting between few people instead of a large organized event.)
Woordcombinaties
annual convention
|political convention
|trade convention
|attend a convention
Thema's
business
|events
|communication
Voorbeelden
- Thousands of fans attended the comic book convention.
- The political party held its national convention last week.
- She gave a speech at the annual teachers’ convention.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I went to a science fiction convention last month.
- The company has a big convention every year.
- Many people come from other countries for the convention.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
formal
B2
entity
3
formal treaty or agreement
An official agreement between countries or groups.
Gebruikspatroon:
sign [a convention]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse this with 'conference', but here it refers to an agreement, not a meeting.
Synoniemen
treaty (A formal and binding agreement between states, often broader in scope.)
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pact (An agreement that may be less formal or shorter than a full treaty.)
Antoniemen
violation (Breaking the terms of an agreement rather than making one.)
Woordcombinaties
international convention
|sign a convention
|UN convention
Thema's
law
|politics
Voorbeelden
- The Geneva Conventions set the standards for humanitarian treatment in war.
- Several nations signed the climate change convention.
- The UN is working on a new convention to protect endangered species.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Many countries signed the peace convention.
- The leaders met to make a new convention.
- The countries agreed to follow the rules of the convention.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
convention
IPA
GB/kənvˈɛnʃən/
US/kənvˈɛnʃən/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
con - ven - tion (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ven)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: convention
- Plural: convention, conventions
Woordfamilie
Forms
conventions
noun
Core family
conventional
adjective B1
conventionally
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unconventional
adjective B2
unconventionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
conventionality
noun
Uitdrukkingen
by convention
1/bˈaɪ kənvˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
according to usual practice
In the way that is generally accepted or done by most people.
Voorbeelden
- By convention, the chairman speaks last.
- By convention, the bride stands to the left of the groom.
call a convention
1/kˈɔl ə kənvˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
arrange an official gathering
To arrange for an official large meeting of members of an organization or group.
Voorbeelden
- The party leaders decided to call a convention to discuss policy changes.
- They will call a convention next month to vote on the proposal.