nounmasculinepl: colloquia or colloquiums
colóquio
1. An academic or professional meeting in which specialists deliver addresses on a topic and answer related questions posed by the audience
The university hosted a colloquium on climate change featuring renowned scientists from around the world.
A universidade sediou um colóquio sobre mudança climática com cientistas renomados de todo o mundo.
2. A conversation or dialogue, particularly one that is formal or scholarly in nature
The two philosophers engaged in a lengthy colloquium about existentialism.
Os dois filósofos participaram de um longo colóquio sobre existencialismo.
3. A seminar or conference at which papers are read and discussed by specialists
She presented her research findings at the annual colloquium for literary scholars.
Ela apresentou seus achados de pesquisa no colóquio anual para estudiosos de literatura.
The term 'colloquium' is widely used in both American and Brazilian academic and professional environments to denote formal scholarly gatherings. In Brazil, colóquios are important venues for academic exchange and are commonly organized by universities, research centers, and professional associations. The format typically emphasizes dialogue and intellectual engagement, reflecting the etymological connection to conversation (from Latin 'colloqui', meaning 'to talk together').
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