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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ˈround ˌta•ble, n. [countable]- a number of people gathered for a discussion of a subject on equal terms.
- the discussion, topic of discussion, or conference itself.
Also, ˈroundˌta•ble . round--ta•ble, adj.: round-table discussions. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024round′ ta′ble, - a number of persons gathered together for conference, discussion of some subject, etc., and often seated at a round table.
- the discussion, topic of discussion, or the conference itself.
- Mythology(cap.) [Arthurian Romance.]
- the table, made round to avoid quarrels as to precedence, about which King Arthur and his knights sat.
- King Arthur and his knights.
Also, round′ta′ble (for defs. 1, 2).
round-ta•ble (round′tā′bəl),USA pronunciation adj. - noting or pertaining to a conference, discussion, or deliberation in which each participant has equal status, equal time to present views, etc.:round-table discussions.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: round table n - a meeting of parties or people on equal terms for discussion
- (as modifier): a round-table conference
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Round Table n the Round Table ⇒ - (in Arthurian legend) the table of King Arthur, shaped so that his knights could sit around it without any having precedence
- Arthur and his knights collectively
- one of an organization of clubs of young business and professional men who meet in order to further social and business activities and charitable work
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