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fo·rum (fôr′əm, fō′rəm)
noun pl. forums -·rums or fora -·ra (-ə)
- the public square or marketplace of an ancient Roman city or town, where legal and political business was conducted
- a law court; tribunal
- an assembly, place, radio program, etc. for the discussion of public matters or current questions
- an opportunity for open discussion
Etymology: L, area out-of-doors, marketplace, orig. ? area with board fence < forus, board < IE *bhoros: see bar
forum Idioms
the Forum
the forum of ancient Rome
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