Definition

A person who takes part in a formal meeting or conference to discuss a particular topic.

Example

The symposiast shared valuable insights during the discussion on climate change.

Conversation

Did you hear about the conference next week?

Yeah, I did! Are you planning to be a symposiast?

Definitely! I think sharing ideas with other symposiasts will be inspiring.

For sure! It’s a great way to network and learn from each other.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Symposiast → It is formed from "sym-" (from Greek "syn-", meaning together) and "posis" (from Greek "posis", meaning drinking). The word refers to a person who participates in a gathering for drinking, often in a social or philosophical context.

Memory Tip

Think of people coming 'together' ('sym-') to enjoy 'drinking' ('posis') — that's what a symposiast does.

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