SYMPOSIUM


Meaning of SYMPOSIUM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ sɪmˈpəuzjəm ]

n. (pl. symposia) 1 a a conference or meeting to discuss a particular subject. b a collection of essays or papers for this purpose. 2 a philosophical or other friendly discussion. 3 a drinking-party, esp. of the ancient Greeks with conversation etc. after a banquet. [L f. Gk sumposion in sense 3 (as SYN-, - potes drinker)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.