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Synonyms & Similar Words
conversation
discussion
dialogue
talk
chat
conference
meeting
debate
negotiation
consultation
interview
exchange
interchange
parley
powwow
summit
gathering
conclave
forum
seminar
symposium
workshop
colloquium
caucus
council
confabulation
communion
communication
interaction
interlocution
repartee
badinage
banter
give-and-take
table talk
Meaning of Colloquy
A colloquy refers to a conversation, especially a formal or serious one, between two or more people.
Definitions
- A conversation, especially a formal or serious one, between two or more people
- A formal discussion or debate, especially one that is conducted in a polite and respectful manner
Etymology of Colloquy
The word "colloquy" originates from the Latin "colloquium," which is derived from "colloqui," meaning "to talk together"
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe formal or serious conversations, often in a formal or academic setting
Example Uses
- The two leaders engaged in a colloquy to discuss the terms of the treaty
- The professor encouraged her students to participate in a colloquy on the topic of climate change
- The colloquy between the artist and the curator provided valuable insights into the creation of the exhibition
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
silence
quiet
solitude
isolation
loneliness
monologue
soliloquy
lecture
harangue
diatribe
tirade
rant
monologuing
soliloquizing
talking to oneself
mumbling
muttering
whispering
murmuration
incoherence
inarticulateness
inexpressiveness