forum

noun — 5 senses

forum

noun

UK /ˈfɔːɹəm/ · CA, US /ˈfɔɹəm/

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

1

A place for discussion.

2

A gathering for the purpose of discussion; a symposium.

3

A form of discussion involving a panel of presenters and often participation by members of the audience.

4

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

  • Trish was an admin on three forums, and had no trouble at all when it came to moderating them.
5

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

Derived terms
choice of forum agreement, choice of forum clause, cyberforum, e-forum, forum clause, forumgoer, foruming, forumite, forum non conveniens, forum selection agreement, forum selection clause, forum shopping, forum weapon, subforum, teleforum
Related terms
conforaneous, forum conveniens

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