forum

fo·rum

noun \ˈfȯr-əm\

plural forums also fo·ra\-ə\

Definition of FORUM

1

a : the marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business b : a public meeting place for open discussion c : a medium (as a newspaper or online service) of open discussion or expression of ideas

2

: a judicial body or assembly : court

3

a : a public meeting or lecture involving audience discussion b : a program (as on radio or television) involving discussion of a problem usually by several authorities

Examples of FORUM

1. Forums were held to determine how to handle the situation.
2. The town has scheduled a public forum to discuss the proposal.
3. The club provides a forum for people who share an interest in local history.

Origin of FORUM

Latin; akin to Latin foris outside, fores door — more at door

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to FORUM

Synonyms: colloquy, conference, council, panel, panel discussion, parley, powwow, round-robin, roundtable, seminar, symposium

Related Words: colloquium; caucus, town meeting; assembly, conclave, congregation, congress, consistory, convention, convocation, synod; debate, deliberation; brainstorming; chat room, newsgroup

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Other Broadcasting Terms

continuity, dissolve, fade, feed, remote, residual, spike, wipe

Rhymes with FORUM

foram, jorum, quorum