symposium
UK: sɪmˈpəʊziəm | US: sɪmˈpoʊziəm
n. a formal meeting or conference for discussion, especially on academic or professional topics
n. a collection of essays or papers on a particular subject by multiple contributors
n. (historical) an ancient Greek drinking party featuring intellectual discussion
The word symposium traces back to ancient Greece, where it described a social event combining wine, music, and intellectual debate. Over time, it evolved to emphasize the "discussion" aspect, losing its literal connection to drinking. The morpheme sym- reflects the collaborative nature of such gatherings, while -posium preserves the historical link to its convivial origins.
The university hosted a symposium on climate change with leading scientists.
Her research was published in a medical symposium last year.
Plato’s Symposium explores themes of love and philosophy through dialogue.
Attendees at the symposium debated ethical implications of AI.
The annual symposium brings together experts from diverse fields.