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  • noun ecology A geographically isolated population of a species that shows differentiation from other populations of the same species; becomes a subspecies or ecotype

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Examples

  • Father de Souza said Father Neuhaus '"most gifted forum" was the dinner table, where he delighted in celebrating "convivium," a banquet or feast that draws people together for a purpose.

    CNS latest top stories 2009

  • "convivium" better than the Greeks do, who call this same thing as well by the name of "compotatio" as "concoenatio"; so that what in that kind (of pleasures) is of the least value that they appear most to approve of.

    The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to prose. Volume II (of X) - Rome Various 1887

  • Four years ago, after dabbling in traditional retail outlets, they decided to offer it to the public via "convivium," whereby olio-loving souls who are willing to place advance orders can get an Italian pantry staple straight from the source.

    Bits and Bites: News You Can Eat 2011

  • But as the project receives more interest -- from teachers, students, parents, and policy-makers (the local extension officer for the National Agricultural Advisory Services is a member of the local Slow Food convivium) -- and more funding, they're likely to overcome these challenges and make farming a more viable option for youth in Mikuni and other parts of Uganda.

    Danielle Nierenberg: Cultivating a Passion for Agriculture 2009

  • The article doesn't even include all his work supporting organic farmers' markets around Lebanon, nor does it mention his membership in Slow Food's Lebanese convivium, or the book and website documenting traditional Lebanese foods.

    Ecology/Sustainable Development 2009

  • If you would like to find out how to join the movement and your nearest convivium, please send an email to info@slowfood.org.uk or call 01584 879599 www.slowfood.org.uk.

    Archive 2008-11-01 Thatsnews 2008

  • If you would like to find out how to join the movement and your nearest convivium, please send an email to info@slowfood.org.uk or call 01584 879599 www.slowfood.org.uk.

    Slow Food UK Brings Top Quality Produce To The BBC Good Food Show Birmingham Thatsnews 2008

  • Each convivium is different, but all have the aim of celebrating and protecting the traditional foods of their region, giving visibility to small-scale farmers, fishermen, growers and artisan producers.

    Slow Food UK Brings Top Quality Produce To The BBC Good Food Show Birmingham Thatsnews 2008

  • The article doesn't even include all his work supporting organic farmers' markets around Lebanon, nor does it mention his membership in Slow Food's Lebanese convivium, or the book and website documenting traditional Lebanese foods.

    Dove's Eye View: 2008

  • Each convivium is different, but all have the aim of celebrating and protecting the traditional foods of their region, giving visibility to small-scale farmers, fishermen, growers and artisan producers.

    Archive 2008-11-01 Thatsnews 2008

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  • the convivium needs a host to invite us in over the threshold to the inside as opposed to the space outside commonly called the commons.

    October 23, 2011

  • Usage/historical note in comment on cena.

    January 6, 2017