Synonyms for
Conventions
Definition
Conventions are established customs or practices that are widely accepted and followed.
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Common collocations
- social conventions
- literary conventions
- legal conventions
- international conventions
- breaking conventions
- following conventions
- unwritten conventions
- established conventions
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Usage note
Often refers to established social customs or rules of behavior. Can also refer to formal meetings or agreements, especially in a political or international context.
Example sentences
- The convention for greeting someone is to say 'hello' or 'hi'.
- The convention for eating with utensils is to hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right hand.
- The convention for writing a letter is to start with 'Dear' and end with 'Sincerely'.
- The convention for business attire is to wear a suit and tie.
- The convention for a classroom is to raise your hand before speaking.
Quotes
'Conventions are the ruling and guiding principles of our daily life.' - Thomas Erskine
'Convention is like the shell to the chick, a protection till he is strong enough to break it through.' - Learned Hand
'The power of a movement lies in the fact that it can indeed change the habits of people. This change is not the result of force but of dedication, of moral persuasion.' - Stephen Biko