chautauqua

2 definitions found

chautauqua - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Chautauqua \Chau*tau"qua\
     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.
     [PJC]

chautauqua - U.S. Gazetteer (1990) :

  Chautauqua, KS (city, FIPS 12675)
    Location: 37.02386 N, 96.17684 W
    Population (1990): 132 (70 housing units)
    Area: 1.1 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)