forum

fo-rum · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A place or medium for open discussion or the exchange of ideas.

  2. 2.

    An internet site or application where users can post comments and engage in discussions.

  3. 3.

    (Historical) A public square or marketplace in an ancient Roman city, serving as a center for judicial and public business.

Forms

plural: forums

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    open forum — a meeting or platform where anyone can speak or contribute
  • •
    public forum — a place for open public discussion

Related words

See also: assembly, debate, discussion, platform
Synonyms: assembly, discussion board, meeting place, platform

Etymology

From Latin forum ("public place, marketplace, court"), originally meaning "an enclosed space."