Symposium

Word SYMPOSIUM
Character 9
Hyphenation sym po si um
Pronunciations /sɪm.ˈpoʊ.zi.əm/

Definitions and meanings of "Symposium"

What do we mean by symposium?

A meeting or conference for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants form an audience and make presentations. noun

A collection of writings on a particular topic, as in a magazine. noun

A convivial meeting for drinking, music, and intellectual discussion among the ancient Greeks. noun

A drinking together; a compotation; a merry feast; a convivial meeting. noun

Hence, in a loose use, any collection of opinions, as of commentators on a disputed passage; in a recent use, a collection of short articles, as in a magazine, by several writers, on various aspects of a given topic: as, a symposium on the Indian question. noun

A drinking together; a merry feast. noun

A collection of short essays by different authors on a common topic; -- so called from the appellation given to the philosophical dialogue by the Greeks. noun

A conference or other meeting for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants make presentations. noun

A drinking party, especially one with intellectual discussion. noun

A meeting or conference for the public discussion of some topic especially one in which the participants form an audience and make presentations noun

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.

A deep discussion about politics, life, etc had when under the influence of alcohol Urban Dictionary

1. a meeting or conference at which several speakers discuss a topic. 2. a collection of opinions or articles on a given topic. Urban Dictionary

(sĭm-pō'zē-əm) A meeting or conference for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants form an audience and make presentations. A collection of writings on a particular topic, as in a magazine. A convivial meeting for drinking, music, and intellectual discussion among the ancient Greeks. "The Symposium" is a title given to underground venues that spring up mainly in college towns that have a strong hippie vibe but are setup similar to a fraternity house. Urban Dictionary

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The word "symposium" in example sentences

I don't know about you, but when I hear the word symposium I experience a certain frisson. ❋ Simon Doonan (2011)

I believe Griff, being a little afraid of her quickness, led her to suppose he was going to hold what he called a symposium in his rooms, and to think it a mystery of college life not intended for young ladies. ❋ Charlotte Mary Yonge (1862)

If you like to discuss questions like these, you will be happy that the latest Wall Of Text from Shawn Elliot's reviews symposium is now published. ❋ SVGL (2009)

The symposium is co-sponsored by the Huffington Post and Open Center and will take place in New York City on Friday, February 20th. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The symposium is free and open to the public, with no registration required. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The BOBCATSSS 2009 symposium is organised by students from the University of Tampere, Finland and the University of Porto, Portugal - 28-30 January 2009 - Porto, Portugal ❋ Unknown (2008)

I'll be honest, because I've said as much to my fellow participants -- I'm kind of not so sure what the ultimate aim of the symposium is or what end, exactly, it's intended to serve, but it is an interesting discussion among us about the issues that concern the work we do. ❋ SVGL (2008)

With a rising global middle class projected by the UN to double meat consumption (. pdf) by 2050, and livestock already responsible for 18 percent of greenhouse gases, the symposium is drawing a variety of scientists, environmentalists and food industry experts. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The symposium is intended for policy makers, practitioners and technologists working in the areas of information and communications technology and e-learning service delivery in UK HE and FE institutions. ❋ Milosun Czervik (2007)

The goal of the BOBCATSSS 2008 symposium is to explore access to information for everybody from the technical, political, legal, social and economical point of view. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The symposium is scheduled to take place, November 7-9, 2007 in Seattle. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The deadline for presentation proposals for this year's symposium is September 1. ❋ Unknown (2007)

All this geek festy-ness reminds me, that the literal translation in greek of symposium is 'drinking festival.' ❋ Unknown (2003)

Co-organized by Priscilla Wald (English, Duke University) and Barry Saunders (Department of Social Medicine, UNC), the symposium is sponsored by the Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences in Berkeley, California, as well as the Department of Cultural Anthropology at Duke University, the Department of Religious Studies at UNC, and the Institute for the Arts and Humanities at UNC. ❋ Unknown (2010)

One of the best practices shared during the symposium was the CDF Freedom Schools program. ❋ Marian Wright Edelman (2011)

This symposium was at the UC Berkeley School of Law. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The symposium was the dream of Cecilia Attias, a leader who has dedicated her life to service as a mother, a wife, a committed public servant, an activist, and an ardent supporter of women's rights. ❋ Unknown (2010)

We had a great symposium after 5 [games] of [beer pong] about [the meaning of life]. ❋ Ann8642 (2010)

[The aim] of this symposium is to provide a platform for [discussion] and sharing of [tourism] research topics. ❋ Heart27 (2009)

"Did you [make it] to that party at The Symposium last night?" "[Poetry Slam] at The Symposium next [Wednesday night]!" ❋ Shamsi (2012)

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