convocant
- noun
- /kənˈvoʊkənt/
- Formal
- Waiting for me there, as I had rather expected, was Convocant Devaro.
Examples
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Which you've now used to kill Convocant Devaro and everyone aboard that full-wing.
Fiction book (1997) -
Which meant they weren't the weapons that Convocant Devaro had thought they were.
Fiction book (1997) -
"We're approaching the target site, Convocant," a voice said.
Fiction book (1997) -
I'm working for Convocant Lantis Devaro now.
Fiction book (1997) -
Convocant Devaro sought to create against the Kailthaermil Empire for his own purposes.
Fiction book (1997) -
"I've already taken care of Convocant Sutherlan," Devaro said.
Fiction book (1997) -
Praise for underlings was almost unheard of in Convocant Sutherlan's office.
Fiction book (1997) -
As a recognized leader, the convocant gathered all members to discuss important community issues.
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The committee selected him as the convocant to ensure that everyone received the meeting invitation.
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During the conference, the convocant presented the agenda to the attendees before starting the discussions.
Synonyms
A person who goes to and takes part in an event
A person who is present at a meeting or event
A person who takes part in a conference or formal discussion
A person who is asked to come to an event as a guest
A person who is at a meeting or lecture and listens
Surface Forms
Morphology
convocant = convoke (opaque) = con + voke + ant
Although formationally convoke + -ant is regular, the meaning 'a person who has been summoned' contradicts the usual agent/participial semantics and is not predictable.
Etymology
Convocant comes from the parts con- 'together' and voc- 'to call', and it can also mean a person who has been 'called' to a meeting. In this sense a convocant is an invited person expected to attend and take part.