"symposion" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Ancient Greek συμπόσιον (sumpósion). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|συμπόσιον}} Ancient Greek συμπόσιον (sumpósion) Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} symposion
  1. (now historical) A drinking together; a symposium. Tags: historical
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