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Term

colloquy n

Colloquy means a formal conversation or dialogue. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of colloquy

  • a formal conversation or dialogue

Usage examples of colloquy

The judge conducted a colloquy with the defendant to make sure the guilty plea was voluntary.

The play opens with a formal colloquy between the king and his advisers.

Their published colloquy presents the philosopher’s ideas as a structured dialogue.

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