colloquium
UK: kəˈləʊkwɪəm | US: kəˈloʊkwɪəm
n. a formal meeting or conference for discussion, especially in an academic setting
n. a gathering where scholars present and discuss research
Derived from Latin colloquium ("conversation, conference"), combining col- (a variant of com-, meaning "together") and loqui ("to speak"). The suffix -ium denotes a place or event. Historically, it referred to dialogues or group discussions, later specialized in academia for scholarly exchanges. The morphemes reflect the core idea of "speaking together" in a structured setting.
The department hosts a monthly colloquium for graduate students to present their research.
She delivered a keynote speech at the international colloquium on climate change.
Attendance at the colloquium is mandatory for all doctoral candidates.
The colloquium fostered lively debates among experts in the field.
His paper was selected for presentation at the annual linguistics colloquium.