Deipnosophism

/ˌdeɪpˈnɑsəˌfɪzəm/ noun

Definition

The philosophy or practice of intellectual conversation during meals, especially sophisticated dinner-table discussion and debate.

Etymology

From Greek 'deipno' (dinner) and 'sophia' (wisdom), literally meaning 'dinner wisdom,' referencing the ancient Greek tradition of philosophical symposia.

Kelly Says

Deipnosophism describes the lost art of dinner-table conversation that was central to Greek and Roman culture—they saw eating as an intellectual opportunity, not just fuel.

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