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1. a meeting or conference at which several speakers discuss a topic.
2. a collection of opinions or articles on a given topic.
The aim of this symposium is to provide a platform for discussion and sharing of tourism research topics.
symposium by heart27 July 9, 2009

The Symposium 

(sĭm-pō'zē-əm)

A meeting or conference for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants form an audience and make presentations.

A collection of writings on a particular topic, as in a magazine.

A convivial meeting for drinking, music, and intellectual discussion among the ancient Greeks.

"The Symposium" is a title given to underground venues that spring up mainly in college towns that have a strong hippie vibe but are setup similar to a fraternity house.
"Did you make it to that party at The Symposium last night?"

"Poetry Slam at The Symposium next Wednesday night!"
The Symposium by Shamsi January 31, 2012

The Symposium 

I’m going to the Symposium on march 19th
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The Symposium by arian81 February 14, 2025

Slamposium 

When a group of girls (i.e. slam pieces) convene to take pictures of themselves in PhotoBooth or any similar application. They may also gossip or discuss their menstrual cycles. The opposite of a Brovention.
While the great thinkers of ancient Greece held symposiums to discuss philosophical quandaries, Amy held a Slamposium when she got her braces off.

simposium 

Emily went to the simposium yesterday to discuss her unrequited love of Charles

Yo, look at that simposium over there
simposium by anonymous October 5, 2020

simposium 

A meeting with someone to discuss and to correct their simp-like behavior.
Person: *lets random girl take a sip of their drink*
Person’s Friend: “Hey bro, are you simping over there? I’ve gotta invite you to a simposium.” *shakes head in disbelief*
simposium by Smoked Bear March 25, 2020