colloquy

The definition of a colloquy is a formal conversation.

(noun)

An example of a colloquy is when a group of people from a church get together to discuss the Bible and to theorize on scripture.

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See colloquy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. colloquies

a conversation, esp. a formal discussion; conference

Origin: L colloquium, conversation < com-, together + loqui, speak

See colloquy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. col·lo·quies
  1. A conversation, especially a formal one.
  2. A written dialogue.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin colloquium, conversation; see colloquium

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Related Forms:

  • colˈlo·quist (-kwĭst) noun

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