colloquium
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kwi noun, plural col·lo·qui·ums, col·lo·qui·a 
[-kwee-uh] .
[-kwee-uh] . a conference at which scholars or other experts present papers on, analyze, and discuss a specific topic.
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| —n , pl -quiums, -quia | |
| 1. | an informal gathering for discussion |
| 2. | an academic seminar |
| [C17: from Latin: conversation, conference, | |
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Colloquium
is always a great word to know.
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Word Origin & History
colloquium
early 17c., "conversation, dialogue," from L. colloquium "conversation" (see colloquy). Also as a legal term; meaning "meeting, assembly, conference, seminar" is attested from 1844.
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It's a standard reference for anyone who is on a departmental colloquium committee.
But his opening statement with regard to our colloquium is problematic.
They defend the work orally and much present one of the three in the department research colloquium.
Cook, the college decided to sponsor such a colloquium.
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