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forum Definition

fo·rum (fôr′əm, fō′rəm)

noun pl. -·rums or -·ra-ə

  1. the public square or marketplace of an ancient Roman city or town, where legal and political business was conducted
  2. a law court; tribunal
    1. an assembly, place, radio program, etc. for the discussion of public matters or current questions
    2. 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

forum Synonyms

forum

n.

conference, mass meeting, panel, tribunal; see discussion 1, gathering, hearing 1.

forum Law Definition

n

A public place, typically devoted to communication or expression; in litigation, a particular court or jurisdiction.

forum Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • provide: They will also provide a forum for practical debate.
  • join: You will have to register to join the forum.
  • establish: The seminars bring a number of healthcare professionals from different trusts and organizations together, establishing an open forum.
  • host: It also hosts a forum for invited guests to discuss drug policy dilemmas facing policy makers around the world.

Preposition: for

  • discussion: Please use the US litigation forum for further discussions.
  • dissemination: It has a continuing role as a forum for the dissemination of information about current initiatives, especially through its web site.
  • exchange: The homepage above is a first attempt to provide a homepage which can act as a forum for information exchange on line.
  • debate: They will also provide a forum for practical debate.

Adjective modifier

  • off-topic: The off-topic forum, 09-Aug-2006 01:38 Hi All And farewell This is my last bump until tomorrow week.
  • online: Online consultation forum How should public authorities involve disabled people?
  • multilateral: We are pursuing a peaceful, diplomatic solution through a multilateral forum.
  • on-line: It has areas for an on-line forum, chat, personal pages, games and links.
  • lively: Now in its sixth year, the seminar is a lively forum in which graduates and established academics discuss fresh perspectives on turn-of-the-century culture.
  • interactive: A log-in restricted area provides access to online articles, email updates, and interactive forums.

Modifies a noun

thread: His dedication can be clearly seen in the forum thread.

Noun used with modifier

  • discussion: Full Version: Policy At The Federal Reserve House Price Crash forum House Prices The main discussion forum on house prices?. .
  • youth: Boys and Girls Clubs Scotland, for instance, are currently developing a youth arts forum.
  • networking: The Chamber exists as much more than just a networking forum, although this is a part of their function.
  • chat: You'll find great promotions, friendly chat forums, tips on playing like a pro and more.
  • Internet: None of my friends will either and, judging from the internet forums, neither will anyone else.