conference (/ˈkɒn.fər.əns/)
noun · Intermediate · Work & Business
🔊 /ˈkɒn.fər.əns/
Meaning
Meaning: large formal meeting
A large official meeting, usually lasting several days, where people discuss a particular subject.
Examples
🗣 Thousands of scientists attended the conference to share their latest research findings.
Etymology
From medieval Latin ‘conferentia’, from ‘conferre’ (to bring together).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for large professional and academic gatherings.
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Tags: work, event