symposium

English

/sɪm.ˈpoʊ.zi.əm/

noun
Definitions
  • A conference or other meeting for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants make presentations.
  • A drinking party in Ancient Greece, especially one with intellectual discussion.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin symposium derived from Ancient Greek συμπόσιον (drinking party).

Origin

Ancient Greek

συμπόσιον

Gloss

drinking party

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