round table

English

noun
Definitions
  • A conference at which participants of similar status discuss and exchange views.
  • A television show segment in which pundits or reporters discuss current events.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English rounde table compound from English round (complete, entire, forming a circle cycle) + English table.

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English

table

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