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national convention

(US, politics) A meeting of the major figures in a political party to outline a party platform, set party rules, select a nominee for president as well as rally supporters.

ˈnæʃənəl kənˈvɛnʃənCurrent138 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(US, politics) A meeting of the major figures in a political party to outline a party platform, set party rules, select a nominee for president as well as rally supporters.

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National convention means: A meeting of the major figures in a political party to outline a party platform, set party rules, select a nominee for president as well as rally supporters.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

national convention means: A meeting of the major figures in a political party to outline a party platform, set party rules, select a nominee for president as well as rally supporters.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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  • “Support them for what? I seem to recall AOC outside of the 2016 Democratic National Convention screaming the primary was rigged against Bernie. AOC didn’t support Hillary.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “If anyone would like a million dollar business idea, set up a stand selling cold diet cokes outside the Sri Lanka national convention center. Hundreds of jet lagged scientists and its too hot for coffee 😂”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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National convention means: A meeting of the major figures in a political party to outline a party platform, set party rules, select a nominee for president as well as rally supporters.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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