col·lo·quy (k l  -kw )n. pl. col·lo·quies 1. A conversation, especially a formal one. 2. A written dialogue. [From Latin colloquium, conversation; see colloquium.] col lo·quist (-kw st) n. |
colloquy [ˈkɒləkwɪ]
n pl -quies
1. a formal conversation or conference
2. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a literary work in dialogue form
3. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) an informal conference on religious or theological matters
[from Latin colloquium from colloquī to talk with, from com- together + loquī to speak]
colloquist n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | colloquy - a conversation especially a formal one group discussion, conference - a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic |
| 2. | colloquy - formal conversation conversation - the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc. |
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