Colloquy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈkä-lə-kwē/ col·lo·quy

Meaning & Definition of Colloquy

Colloquy (noun)

  1. conversation, dialogue
  2. a high-level serious discussion, conference

Colloquy (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a meeting featuring a group discussion

    "attended a colloquy on economic globalization"

    similar: conference, council, forum, panel, panel discussion, parley, round-robin, roundtable, seminar, symposium
    related: colloquium, caucus, town meeting, assembly, conclave, congregation, congress, consistory, convention, convocation, synod, debate, deliberation, brainstorming, chat room, newsgroup

  2. an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue

    "the subject of the spirited colloquy was the disputed authorship of the plays attributed to Shakespeare"

    similar: argument, argumentation, argy-bargy (chiefly British), back-and-forth, confab, confabulation, conference, consult, consultation, council, counsel, debate, deliberation, dialogue, discussion, give-and-take, palaver, parley, talk
    related: bull session, chat room, forum, meeting, roundtable, seminar, skull session, symposium, talkathon, chat, conversation, rap, words, discourse, disquisition, bargaining, consultancy, negotiation, pourparler

  3. talking or a talk between two or more people

    "a casual colloquy between two old colleagues in the faculty lounge"

    similar: chat, conversation, converse, dialogue, discourse, discussion, exchange
    related: banter, chaff, cross fire, give-and-take, persiflage, raillery, repartee, conference, parley, babble, chatter, chin-wag (slang), chitchat, confabulation, gabfest, gossip, natter (chiefly British), palaver, prate, prattle, rap, small talk, table talk, round-robin, roundtable, symposium, debate, deliberation

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Colloquy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Colloquy:

Chiefly British: argy-bargy
conference, council, forum, panel, panel discussion, parley, round-robin, roundtable, seminar, symposium, argument, argumentation, back-and-forth, confab, confabulation, consult, consultation, counsel, debate, deliberation, dialogue, discussion, give-and-take, palaver, talk, chat, conversation, converse, discourse, exchange

Related Words for Colloquy

colloquium, caucus, town meeting, assembly, conclave, congregation, congress, consistory, convention, convocation, synod, brainstorming, chat room, newsgroup, bull session, meeting, skull session, talkathon, rap, words, disquisition, bargaining, consultancy, negotiation, pourparler, banter, chaff, cross fire, persiflage, raillery

Word Forms of Colloquy

Inflections: colloquies

Origin & Etymology of Colloquy

Middle English colloquie "discourse," borrowed from Latin colloquium "talk, conversation, conference, discussion," from colloquor, colloquī "to talk, converse, discuss" (from col- col- + loquī "to talk, speak") + -ium, suffix of deverbal compounds eloquent

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Colloquy

Frequently Asked Questions about Colloquy

What does "Colloquy" mean?

"Colloquy" means conversation, dialogue. As a noun, it is defined as: conversation, dialogue. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Colloquy"?

Other words for "Colloquy" include conference, council, forum, panel, panel discussion, parley, round-robin and roundtable. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Colloquy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Colloquy"?

There are 73 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Colloquy". Common alternatives include conference, council, forum, panel, panel discussion, parley, round-robin, roundtable, seminar and symposium.

How do you use "Colloquy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Colloquy" in a sentence: "attended a colloquy on economic globalization"; "the subject of the spirited colloquy was the disputed authorship of the plays attributed to Shakespeare"; "a casual colloquy between two old colleagues in the faculty lounge".

Is "Colloquy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Colloquy" is a noun.

Is "Colloquy" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Colloquy" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Colloquy"?

"Colloquy" is pronounced /ˈkä-lə-kwē/ and divided into syllables as col·lo·quy.

What is the origin of the word "Colloquy"?

"Colloquy" comes from Middle English colloquie "discourse," borrowed from Latin colloquium "talk, conversation, conference, discussion," from colloquor, colloquī "to talk, converse, discuss" (from col- col- + loquī "to talk, speak") + -ium, suffix of deverbal compounds eloquent. First known use: 15th century.