forum
A place for discussionA place for discussion.
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Translations
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Examples
70 sentencesThe forum is open to the public.
ruФорум открыт для публики. — BW
There will be a public forum tomorrow night.
Tom attended the forum.
Meaning
5 sensesA place for discussion.
Forum
фо́румfórum
фо́румfórum
(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.
Forum
фо́румfórum
фо́румfórum
A gathering for the purpose of discussion; a symposium.
Forum
фо́румfórum
More meanings 2
A form of discussion involving a panel of presenters and often participation by members of the audience.
Forum
фо́румfórum
(historical)A square or marketplace in a Roman town, used for public business and commerce.
- a public meeting or assembly for open discussion
- a public facility to meet for open discussion
Origin
From Latin forum (“public market place, forum”). Doublet of fuero and door.From Latin forum (“public market place, forum”). Doublet of fuero and door.
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Forms
plural: forums / foraSynonyms
2 synonyms- a public facility to meet for open discussion:assemblymeeting place
Word family
14 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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