convention
US /kənˈvɛnʃən/
・UK /kənˈvenʃn/
A2
noun
- Official agreement between two or more countries
- Large formal assembly, e.g. to make laws
- Proper and widely accepted way of behaving
- A way in which something is usually done, especially within a particular area or activity.
- A large meeting or conference, especially of members of a political party or professional organization.
- A way of behaving that is considered acceptable in a society.
adjective
- Concerning a large formal assembly or meeting
other
- A way in which something is usually done, especially within a particular area or activity.
Examples
In a surprising break with convention, she wore a red wedding dress.
Convention dictated that dangerous physical action is the part of heroes, not heroines.