colloquy

Meanings

• Noun

  A social gathering or conversation, especially an informal one.

  - "They had a colloquy in the garden."
  - "The colloquy between the two politicians was broadcast live on TV."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

soliloquy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with colloquy
dialogue , monologue , dialogue

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Variants

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colloquies , colloquy

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Etymology

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From Middle English colloquie, from Latin colloquium 'a talking together, conversation'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'colloquy' is derived from the Latin word 'colloquium', which means 'a talking together'.

2. Colloquies have been an essential part of human interaction since ancient times, and they continue to be a fundamental aspect of modern society.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dialogue: A written or spoken conversation between two or more people.

2. Monologue: A lengthy speech delivered by a single person, typically in a dramatic context.

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Culture

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Colloquies have been depicted in various forms of literature and art, such as in the works of Shakespeare and in paintings of the Renaissance period.

How to Memorize "colloquy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people engaged in a lively conversation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a friendly chat or a deep conversation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'colloquy' as 'a conversation between two or more people'.

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