roundtable

noun

round·ta·ble ˈrau̇n(d)-ˌtā-bəl

variants or less commonly round table

plural roundtables also round tables

: a conference for discussion or deliberation by several participants

also : the participants in such a conference

Round Table : the large circular table of King Arthur and his knights

: the knights of King Arthur

an international roundtable of medical experts on the disease

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

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The first known use of roundtable was in the 14th century

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“Roundtable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roundtable. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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round table

noun

ˈrau̇n(d)-ˌtā-bəl

capitalized R&T : the large round table of King Arthur and his knights

usually roundtable : a meeting of several persons for discussion

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