roundtable

/ˈraʊndˌteɪbəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to or involving a discussion where all participants have equal status.
    • The roundtable format allowed everyone to speak freely.
    • We attended a roundtable debate about education reform.
    • The mayor hosted a roundtable discussion on affordable housing.
noun
  1. A meeting or discussion in which participants sit around a table and have equal opportunities to speak and contribute.
    • The school organized a roundtable where parents and teachers could share their concerns.
    • The company held a roundtable to discuss new ideas for improving customer service.
    • Experts from different countries participated in a roundtable on climate change.
  2. A table that is circular in shape, often used for such meetings.
    • They sat at a roundtable so no one would feel left out of the discussion.
    • The dining hall featured a beautiful wooden roundtable from the 18th century.
    • The conference room had a large roundtable that encouraged conversation.
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