Definition of "chautauqua" []

• A meeting, usually held in the summer outdoors or under a temporary tent, providing public lectures combined with entertainment such as concerts and plays. It originated in the village of Chautauqua, N. Y., in 1874, and was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Also, a meeting similar to this.

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• "Where to stay: Boulder's 112-year-old Chautauqua district (900 Baseline Rd.; 303-442-3282; chautauqua. com) is a picturesque haven for education and relaxation alike, often drawing companies and teacher associations for retreats and seminars."
• "Bob Fest: for a freewheeling political chautauqua."
• "We love to dance, we like to drink, we love to chat and discuss just about everything, we love to eat, we like to sing--our own chautauqua."