Definition

1. Noun:
   • A meeting of heads of governments: A formal conference or assembly where the highest-ranking leaders of different nations or organizations convene to discuss and negotiate important issues.

Usage

• The term "summit meeting" is used to describe high-level diplomatic gatherings. It emphasizes the top-tier status of the participants and the significance of the agenda.
• It is typically used in political, diplomatic, and international relations contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The two presidents agreed to hold a summit meeting to address the trade dispute.
  • The annual G7 summit meeting brings together leaders from the world's major advanced economies.

Advanced Usage

• "to convene a summit meeting": to formally bring a summit meeting into session.
  • The United Nations Secretary-General sought to convene a summit meeting on climate change.
• "bilateral summit meeting": a summit meeting involving only two parties or nations.
  • The bilateral summit meeting between the neighboring countries resulted in a new border agreement.

Variants and Related Words

• Summit (n): Often used as a shorter form to mean a summit meeting. (e.g., )
• Summitry (n): The practice or process of conducting summit meetings.
  • Diplomacy in the 20th century was characterized by increased summitry.

Synonyms

• High-level talks: Negotiations or discussions involving senior officials.
• Top-level conference: A formal meeting for consultation or discussion involving the highest-ranking individuals.

Related Phrases

• Summit agenda: The list of items to be discussed at a summit meeting.
  • Security and economic cooperation were at the top of the summit agenda.
• Summit declaration: A formal statement issued at the conclusion of a summit meeting.
  • The leaders issued a joint summit declaration condemning the act of aggression.

Noun

1. a meeting of heads of governments