"polylogue" meaning in English

See polylogue in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: polylogues [plural]
Etymology: From poly- + -logue, apparently on the model of dialogue. Attested at least since 1961. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|poly|logue}} poly- + -logue, {{m|en|dialogue}} dialogue Head templates: {{en-noun}} polylogue (plural polylogues)
  1. A speech delivered by several persons. Synonyms: polylog

Inflected forms

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