Definition of national convention in US English: national convention
noun US A convention of a major political party, especially one that nominates a candidate for the presidency.
Example sentences
‘It will, however, mark the end of a 52-year hiatus for Philadelphia as host of a major party national convention.’ ‘Earlier this month 450 people were arrested for protesting outside the Republican Party's national convention.’ ‘The government also provides $2 million for the national conventions of both major parties.’ ‘And now the choice of New York City for the Republican national convention site is being questioned within the party itself.’ ‘At least 500,000 people marched in New York City on the eve of the Republican national convention.’ ‘Radical leaders were arrested on charges of high treason after they held a national convention.’ ‘When the Democratic Party held its national convention in July, his renomination was assured, but there were still decisions to be made.’ ‘The Constitution Party held its national convention last week in Valley Forge.’ ‘After the national conventions, the two parties presidential hopefuls can concentrate on campaigning for the ultimate prize in American politics.’ ‘Winning here is very important as the state sends 20% of all the delegates to both party's national conventions.’ ‘I write these words before the president has spoken to his national convention, where his aides promise he will lay out his new ambitions.’ ‘And then, a grand finale for the Republican Party and its national convention.’ ‘At the Democratic national convention last week, big business put on its biggest party at a political event.’ ‘Held in San Francisco, this was the first time a major party's national convention took place west of the Rocky Mountains.’ ‘Today, gays participate in the national conventions of both major parties.’ ‘Ready or not, heeeeere they come - the Republican and Democratic national conventions!’ ‘The minister said that the government is preparing a national convention in the country to support the reconciliation process in the country.’ ‘And this new party would be formed at a major national convention, where the masses would have a direct input.’ ‘Unlike a national convention, the city convention is less a coronation and more an opportunity for candidates to make themselves heard.’ ‘You remember the complaints during the Democratic and Republican national conventions in Boston and New York last year?’ Pronunciation national convention /ˈnæʃənl/