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sym·po·si·um \simˈpōzēəm sometimes -ōzh(ē)əm\ noun (plural sympo·sia \-zēə, -zh(ē)ə\ ; or symposiums) Etymology: Latin, from Greek symposion, from sympinein to drink together, from syn- + pinein to drink — more at potable 1. a. : a drinking party; especially : one following a banquet and providing music, singing, and conversation b. : a banquet or other social gathering at which there is free interchange of ideas 2. a. : a meeting at which several speakers deliver short addresses on related topics or on various aspects of the same topic b. : a collection of opinions on a subject; especially : one assembled and published by a periodical c. : discussion |