colloquium

[ kuh-loh-kwee-uhm ]

/ kəˈloʊ kwi əm /

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noun, plural col·lo·qui·ums, col·lo·qui·a

[kuh-loh-kwee-uh]. /kəˈloʊ kwi ə/.

a conference at which scholars or other experts present papers on, analyze, and discuss a specific topic.

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Origin of colloquium

1600–10; <Latin, equivalent to colloqu(ī) (col-col-¹ + loquī to speak) + -ium-ium

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How to use colloquium in a sentence

They held weekly colloquia of scholars presenting their work.
The Mythical Harlem|Jane Ciabattari|February 17, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Sarah Palin will be hosting a series of international colloquia in Alaska to discuss abstinence-only energy policies.
Runaway Governor: The Sequel|Kathleen Parker|June 23, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Luther's opinions on the subject of the agency and operations of evil spirits may be inferred from his Colloquia.
The Mysteries of All Nations|James Grant
At the moment Erasmus' "Colloquia" was the most admired academic work in the university world of the time.
Education: How Old The New|James J. Walsh

Just imagine the Colloquia written in the racy Dutch of the sixteenth century!
Erasmus and the Age of Reformation|Johan Huizinga
It is difficult to translate the expressive term, 'gloriosa colloquia.'
The Letters of Cassiodorus|Cassiodorus (AKA Magnus Aurelius Cassiodorus Senator)
The seven dialogues translated from the Latin 'Colloquia' of Erasmus.
Catalogue of the Books Presented by Edward Capell to the Library of Trinity College in Cambridge|W. W. Greg

British Dictionary definitions for colloquium

colloquium

/ (kəˈləʊkwɪəm) /

noun plural -quiums or -quia (-kwɪə)

an informal gathering for discussion

an academic seminar

Word Origin for colloquium

C17: from Latin: conversation, conference, colloquy

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