symposium
Pronunciation: [sɪmˈpoʊziəm]
Word
Context: "academic conference"
(noun) a meeting where people come together to discuss a specific topic and share their ideas or research. Think of it as a big group chat for experts to talk about things they know a lot about.
Example
The scientists held a symposium to share their latest findings on climate change.
Example
There was no symposium for the artists this year, so they didn't get to share their work.
Example
What topic will be covered at the symposium next month?
Context: "formal gathering"
(noun) a type of formal gathering where people come together to talk about ideas, often involving presentations or discussions. It’s like a party for sharing knowledge instead of just having fun.
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During the symposium, many interesting discussions took place about new teaching methods.
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The symposium was poorly attended, and few people participated in the discussions.
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Who was the main speaker at the symposium last year?
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