Meaning
symposium
- a formal conference or meeting where experts discuss a particular topic
- (historical) a drinking party following a banquet in ancient Greece
In a sentence
Numerosi ricercatori parteciperanno al simposio di bioetica la prossima settimana.
Numerous researchers will take part in the bioethics symposium next week.
Gli atti del simposio saranno pubblicati in una rivista specialistica.
The proceedings of the symposium will be published in a specialist journal.
Non ho potuto assistere all'apertura del simposio a causa di un ritardo.
I could not attend the opening of the symposium due to a delay.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| simposio | masculine · singular |
| simposi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: used primarily in academic, scientific, and cultural contexts.
- Near-synonyms include 'convegno' and 'conferenza'.