a meeting or conference for the discussion of some subject, esp. a meeting at which several speakers talk on or discuss a topic before an audience.

a collection of opinions expressed or articles contributed by several persons on a given subject or topic.

an account of a discussion meeting or of the conversation at it.

(in ancient Greece and Rome) a convivial meeting, usually following a dinner, for drinking and intellectual conversation.

( initial capital letter, italics ) a philosophical dialogue (4th century b.c.) by Plato, dealing with ideal love and the vision of absolute beauty.

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colloquium , convention , discussion , discussion group , forum , gabfest , huddle , meeting , panel discussion , parley , powwow , rap session , round table , seminar , talk , banquet , conference , debate