colloquium

[kəˈləʊkwiəm]

colloquium Definition

an academic seminar or conference for discussion on a particular subject.

Using colloquium: Examples

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

  • Example

    The department is organizing a colloquium on linguistics next week.

  • Example

    The colloquium was attended by scholars from various universities.

  • Example

    The topic of the colloquium was 'The Future of Artificial Intelligence.'

colloquium Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with colloquium

  • a seminar for graduate students to present and discuss their research work

    Example

    The graduate colloquium is held every semester for students to share their research findings.

  • a conference or seminar that involves participants from different countries

    Example

    The international colloquium on climate change was attended by scientists from over 20 countries.

  • a session in a conference or seminar where all participants gather to hear a keynote speaker or panel discussion

    Example

    The plenary colloquium on education policy was well-attended by educators and policymakers.

Origins of colloquium

from Latin 'colloquium', meaning 'conversation'

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Summary: colloquium in Brief

A 'colloquium' [kəˈləʊkwiəm] is an academic seminar or conference for discussion on a particular subject. It is often attended by scholars and researchers, and can be organized at different levels such as graduate or international colloquiums. The term is formal and synonymous with 'conference' or 'seminar.'