colloquy
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colloquy
the act of conversing; a conversation
Not to be confused with:
colloquial – not formal or literary; belonging to or typical of ordinary or familiar language
colloquium – an academic conference or seminar
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col·lo·quy
(kŏl′ə-kwē)n. pl. col·lo·quies
1. A conversation, especially a formal one.
2. A written dialogue.
[From Latin colloquium, conversation; see colloquium.]
col′lo·quist (-kwĭst) n.
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colloquy
(ˈkɒləkwɪ)n, pl -quies
1. a formal conversation or conference
2. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a literary work in dialogue form
3. (Ecclesiastical Terms) an informal conference on religious or theological matters
[C16: from Latin colloquium from colloquī to talk with, from com- together + loquī to speak]
ˈcolloquist n
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col•lo•quy
(ˈkɒl ə kwi)n., pl. -quies.
1. a dialogue.
2. a conference.
[1555–65; < Latin colloquium]
col′lo•quist, n.
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Noun | 1. | colloquy - a conversation especially a formal one group discussion, conference - a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic |
2. | colloquy - formal conversation conversation - the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc. |
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