Word
symposia
Phoneticssym·posia
Countable noun
Definition
n. the plural of 'symposium' — big formal meetings where experts discuss one topic.
n. the plural of 'symposium'; formal conferences or published collections in which specialists present and discuss work on a single subject.
Examples
“Experts share ideas at these symposia each year.”
“The university hosts two international symposia on climate change every spring.”
“The published symposia from the decade reveal a gradual shift from purely theoretical debates toward policy-oriented research on migration.”
Examples
simple
“Experts share ideas at these symposia each year.”
contextual
“The university hosts two international symposia on climate change every spring.”
complex
“The published symposia from the decade reveal a gradual shift from purely theoretical debates toward policy-oriented research on migration.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “symposia” in context.
Verb
01. attend symposia
“Young researchers should attend symposia to build professional networks.”
verb + noun
02. host symposia
“Geneva regularly hosts symposia on international humanitarian law.”
verb + noun
03. organize symposia
“The faculty will organize symposia on artificial intelligence next spring.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. academic symposia
“Doctoral students are encouraged to publish papers from academic symposia.”
adj + noun
05. annual symposia
“The university hosts annual symposia on climate change and sustainability.”
adj + noun
06. interdisciplinary symposia
“Interdisciplinary symposia bring together scientists, ethicists and policymakers.”
adj + noun
07. international symposia
“She regularly presents her research at international symposia across Europe.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. proceedings of symposia
“The library archives the proceedings of symposia held since 1998.”
noun + prep + noun
09. attend biennial international symposia
“Specialists attend biennial international symposia to share clinical findings.”
10. host a series of symposia
“The university hosts a series of symposia on renewable energy.”
11. present research at symposia
“She presented her research at symposia in Kyoto and Berlin.”
12. publish proceedings from academic symposia
“The press agreed to publish proceedings from academic symposia.”
Usage
Plural of 'symposium'; takes a plural verb.
Pitfall
a symposia on history
a symposium on history
Symposia is plural; use symposium for one event.
Synonyms
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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