convention

🇺🇸 /kənˈvenʃn/ 🇬🇧 /kənˈvenʃn/
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noun
B2

A usual way of doing things that people follow.

It is a convention to shake hands when you meet someone.

B2

A big meeting for people with the same job or interests.

The science convention had many interesting talks.

C1

A formal agreement between countries.

Countries signed a convention to protect the environment.

C1

A common style or method used in art or writing.

The play followed the convention of having five acts.

translation

n. A usual way of doing things that people follow.; A big meeting for people with the same job or interests.; A formal agreement between countries.; A common style or method used in art or writing.

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