Symposium

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /sɪm.ˈpoÊŠ.zi.É™m/

Origin

From Ancient Greek συμπόσιον ("drinking party") from συμπίνω ("drink together") συν- ("together-") + πίνω ("drink").

Full definition of symposium

Noun

1. A conference or other meeting for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants make presentations.
2. (in ancient Greece) A drinking party, especially one with intellectual discussion.

Related terms

• symposiast