symposium
nounmasculineformal/sĩˈpɔzju/medium
sim·pó·si·o
Definition
A meeting or conference for the discussion of a specific topic, usually academic or scientific.
The international symposium on climate change will take place in Lisbon.
Experts presented papers at the symposium.
Common collocations
international symposiumorganize a symposiumattend a symposium
Etymology
Do grego 'symposion', através do latim 'symposium'.