Meaning & use
colloquium
An academic conference or seminar in which invited speakers present and discuss a particular topic.
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The physics department hosts a weekly colloquium featuring guest researchers from other universities.
She presented her dissertation findings at a graduate colloquium last spring.
A note on using this word
Colloquium is common in academic settings and usually implies discussion among specialists rather than a large public lecture.
Words with a similar meaning
seminarsymposium
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