Definition of 'colloquy'
nounWord forms: plural -quies
1.
a formal conversation or conference
3.
an informal conference on religious or theological matters
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colloquist (ˈcolloquist) noun
Word origin
C16: from Latin colloquium from colloquī to talk with, from com- together + loquī to speak
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colloquy in American English
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Word origin
L colloquium, conversation < com-, together + loqui, speak
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colloquy in American English
(ˈkɑləkwi)
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colloquist noun
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