simposio
symposium
noun seem-POH-zyoh Rare
Origin: From Greek symposion, 'drinking party, banquet', from syn- 'together' + posis 'drinking'.
Also means
academic conference
Usage Note
Simposio in modern Italian refers to a formal academic or professional conference, retaining none of the ancient Greek sense of a banquet. It is slightly more prestigious in tone than convegno or conferenza. The plural is regular: simposi. It is used in university, scientific, and cultural contexts.
Examples
"Ha partecipato a un simposio internazionale a Roma."
Natural Translation
She took part in an international symposium in Rome.
Related Words
Explore Italian by topic
