Colloquy: meaning, definitions and examples

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colloquy

 

[ kษ™หˆloสŠ.kwi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

formal discussion

A colloquy is a formal conversation or dialogue between individuals. It often involves a more serious or scholarly discussion, typically in a specific context such as academia or law.

Synonyms

conference, conversation, dialogue, discussion

Examples of usage

  • The scholars engaged in a colloquy on modern philosophy.
  • During the colloquy, they addressed various ethical dilemmas.
  • The colloquy between the two leaders lasted for hours.

Translations

Translations of the word "colloquy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conversa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคตเคพเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gesprรคch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perbincangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะผะพะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozmowa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฏพ่ฉฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท conversation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conversaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sohbet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€ํ™”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุงุฏุซุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozhovor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozhovor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏน่ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogovor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samrรฆรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฑั…ะฑะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฃแƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผzakirษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conversaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'colloquy' originates from the Latin 'colloquium', which translates to 'conversation'. This Latin term is derived from 'colloqui', meaning 'to speak together'. The prefix 'co-' means 'together', while 'loqui' means 'to speak'. The use of 'colloquy' in English began in the 15th century, primarily in religious and academic contexts, where formal discussions were pertinent. Over time, the word evolved to denote not just any conversation, but one characterized by a more structured and formal nature. Today, it often refers to serious discussions, and the term is frequently employed in literary and intellectual contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,480, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.