Phrase guide

panel discussion

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A conversation about a specific topic conducted by a group of experts, usually either in the presence of an audience or in a broadcast (or both).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

discussion of a subject of public interest by a group of persons forming a panel usually before an audience

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: discussion, give-and-take, word

History

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: paneldiskussion — type of conversation
  • Dutch: panelgesprek — type of conversation
  • Finnish: paneelikeskustelu — type of conversation
  • German: Podiumsdiskussion — type of conversation
  • Icelandic: pallborð — type of conversation
  • Indonesian: diskusi panel — type of conversation
  • Norwegian Bokmål: paneldebatt — type of conversation
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: paneldebatt — type of conversation
  • Swedish: paneldiskussion — type of conversation
  • Turkish: açık oturum — type of conversation