symposium
/sɪmˈpəʊziəm/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: symposiums · symposia
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A conference or other meeting for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants make presentations.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A drinking party in Ancient Greece, especially one with intellectual discussion.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “symposium” mean?
A conference or other meeting for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants make presentations.
Is “symposium” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.