conference

Meaning

A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.

A formal meeting for discussion, especially one that takes place regularly.

A formal meeting for discussion, especially about a particular subject.

Example Sentences

The climate conference emphasized renewable energy.

The climate conference reached a historic decision.

She is attending an international business conference.

Example Expressions

press conference

Synonyms

meeting, symposium, summit, convention, seminar

Entry 1

meeting, symposium

Entry 2

meeting, summit

Entry 3

meeting, convention, seminar, summit, symposium

Antonyms

isolation, disconnection, solitude, casual talk, silence

Entry 1

isolation, disconnection

Entry 2

isolation, solitude

Entry 3

casual talk, silence

Collocations

business conference, international conference, annual conference, conference hall