Definition

A meeting or conference where people gather to discuss a specific topic, often involving presentations and discussions.

Example

The university hosted a symposium on climate change to bring together experts and share their research.

Conversation

Did you hear about the upcoming symposium on climate change?

Yeah, I read about it! It sounds really interesting.

I think it would be great to attend and learn more.

Absolutely, plus we could meet some experts in the field!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Symposium → It is formed from "sym-" (from Greek "syn-", meaning together) and "posis" (from Greek "posis", meaning drinking). The word originally referred to a gathering where people came together to drink and discuss ideas.

Memory Tip

Think of people coming 'together' ('sym-') to 'drink' ('posis') and share thoughts — that's what a symposium is all about.

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