a conference at which scholars or other experts present papers on, analyze, and discuss a specific topic.
Origin
1600-10; < Latin, equivalent to colloqu(ī) (col-col-1 + loquī to speak) + -ium-ium
Examples from the web for colloquium
But his opening statement with regard to our colloquium is problematic.
Cook, the college decided to sponsor such a colloquium.
They defend the work orally and much present one of the three in the department research colloquium.
It's a standard reference for anyone who is on a departmental colloquium committee.
British Dictionary definitions for colloquium
colloquium
/kəˈləʊkwɪəm/
noun (pl) -quiums, -quia (-kwɪə)
1.
an informal gathering for discussion
2.
an academic seminar
Word Origin
C17: from Latin: conversation, conference, colloquy
Word Origin and History for colloquium
n.
early 17c., "conversation, dialogue," from Latin colloquium "conversation" (see colloquy). Also as a legal term; meaning "meeting, assembly, conference, seminar" is attested from 1844.