colloquy

col·lo·quy

noun \ˈkä-lə-kwē\

plural col·lo·quies

Definition of COLLOQUY

1

: conversation, dialogue

2

: a high-level serious discussion : conference

Examples of COLLOQUY

1. <attended a colloquy on economic globalization>
2. <the subject of the spirited colloquy was the disputed authorship of the plays attributed to Shakespeare>

Origin of COLLOQUY

Latin colloquium, from colloqui to converse, from com- + loqui to speak

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to COLLOQUY

Synonyms: forum, conference, council, panel, panel discussion, parley, powwow, round-robin, roundtable, seminar, symposium

Related Words: colloquium; caucus, town meeting; assembly, conclave, congregation, congress, consistory, convention, convocation, synod; debate, deliberation; brainstorming; chat room, newsgroup

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