Forum meaning

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The definition of a forum is a place or a method for discussion.

An example of a forum is an online message board.

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A gathering for the purpose of discussion.
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A law court; tribunal.
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A public place, typically devoted to communication or expression; in litigation, a particular court or jurisdiction.
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A form of discussion involving a panel of presenters and often participation by members of the audience.
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(Internet) An Internet message board where users can post messages regarding one or more topics of discussion.

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

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A public meeting or presentation involving a discussion usually among experts and often including audience participation.
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A place for discussion.
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The public square or marketplace of an ancient Roman city or town, where legal and political business was conducted.
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(in a Roman town) A square or marketplace used for public business and commerce.
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the Forum
  • the forum of ancient Rome
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the Forum

Origin of forum

  • Middle English from Latin dhwer- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin forum (“public market place”, “forum”).

    From Wiktionary

Forum Sentence Examples

  • Of the ancient Forum Livii, which lay on the Via Aemilia, hardly anything is known.

  • A bronze equestrian statue was set up in the Forum, now on the Capitol.

  • If you visit Rome and make your way to the Forum, nearby you will see the Arch of Titus.

  • The ancient Forum Sempronii lay about 2 m.

  • They will take time to write a great big forum post just for you, a total stranger they will never meet.

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