noun ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A place for discussion.
2. 2
   a public facility to meet for open discussion wordnet
3. 3
   A gathering for the purpose of discussion; a symposium.
4. 4
   a public meeting or assembly for open discussion wordnet
5. 5
   A form of discussion involving a panel of presenters and often participation by members of the audience.

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6. 6
   An Internet message board where users can post messages regarding one or more topics of discussion. Internet

   "Trish was an admin on three forums, and had no trouble at all when it came to moderating them."

7. 7
   A square or marketplace in a Roman town, used for public business and commerce. historical

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agoraairingamphitheateranalysisarenaareopagus

Example

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"This movement is like a forum or platform from which feminists speak out on women's issues."

Etymology

From Latin forum (“public market place, forum”). Doublet of fuero and door.

Related phrases

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