Associations to the word «Symposium»

Wiktionary

SYMPOSIUM, noun. A conference or other meeting for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants make presentations.
SYMPOSIUM, noun. (in ancient Greece) A drinking party, especially one with intellectual discussion.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

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