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colloquium — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • conference noun A formal meeting where people discuss ideas, present research, or negotiate on a particular topic.
  • conversation noun A spoken exchange of ideas or information between two or more people.
  • dialogue noun A conversation between two or more people, especially in a book, play, or film.
  • discussion noun A conversation or exchange of views about a particular subject.
  • interview noun A formal meeting in which someone is asked questions to assess them for a job or position.
  • parley noun A meeting to discuss terms, especially between opposing sides or enemies.

Senses

colloquium is used for these senses in English:

  • colloquy A conversation or dialogue. [from 15th c.]
  • conversation Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking. [from 16th c.]
  • discussion Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.
  • parley A conference, especially one between enemies.

conference — full definition

  1. noun A formal meeting where people discuss ideas, present research, or negotiate on a particular topic.
  2. noun A group of sports teams that regularly compete against each other within a league.

conversation — full definition

  1. noun A spoken exchange of ideas or information between two or more people.
  2. noun Ongoing public discussion or debate about a particular topic.

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