symposium

[sɪmˈpəʊziəm]

symposium Definition

• 1. a conference or meeting to discuss a particular subject
• 2. a drinking party or convivial discussion, especially as held in ancient Greece after a banquet (and notable as the title of a work by Plato)

Using symposium: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "symposium" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The symposium on climate change was attended by experts from around the world.

• Example

  The symposium will be held at the university next week.

• Example

  The symposium was organized to discuss the future of artificial intelligence.

symposium Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for symposium

• conference
• convention
• summit
• meeting
• gathering

Phrases with symposium

• symposium on

  a conference or meeting that focuses on a particular topic or subject

  Example

  The symposium on renewable energy was attended by scientists and researchers from all over the world.

• Platonic symposium

  a gathering of people for the purpose of drinking, eating, and discussing various philosophical ideas, as described in Plato's 'Symposium'

  Example

  The Platonic symposium was a popular social event in ancient Greece.

• international symposium

  a conference or meeting that brings together experts from different countries to discuss a particular topic or subject

  Example

  The international symposium on cancer research was held in Paris this year.

Origins of symposium

from Greek 'symposion', meaning 'drinking party'

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Summary: symposium in Brief

A 'symposium' [sɪmˈpəʊziəm] is a formal conference or meeting where experts gather to discuss a particular subject. It can also refer to a drinking party or convivial discussion, especially as held in ancient Greece after a banquet. The term is often used in phrases like 'symposium on' and 'international symposium,' and has been popularized by Plato's 'Symposium.'