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roundtable

/ˈɹaʊndˌteɪbəl/
round · ta · ble
Plural:roundtables
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roundtable Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or denoting a conference or discussion involving several participants who exchange views on equal terms.

Example

"The summit featured a lively roundtable debate on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence."

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• noun

1

A formal conference, meeting, or discussion in which several participants meet as equals to exchange views on a specific topic.

Example

"The university hosted an academic roundtable to discuss sustainable urban planning."

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• Nearby Words

roundish
roundly
roundness
roundtable
roundtrip
roundup
roundworm

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a closed compound from "round table," in allusion to the legendary Round Table of King Arthur's court in medieval romance, where knights sat with equal status and no head of the table.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Roundtable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/roundtable
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