forum

/ˈfɔrəm/
noun
  1. A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged.
    • Online forums allow people from around the world to share their opinions.
    • The conference served as a forum for scientists to present their latest research.
    • The town hall meeting provided a forum for residents to discuss the new park.
  2. A website or online platform where users can post messages and have discussions.
    • She joined a gardening forum to get advice on growing tomatoes.
    • The forum has thousands of members who discuss everything from cooking to coding.
    • He posted a question on the tech forum and got helpful answers within minutes.
  3. In ancient Rome, a public square or marketplace used for judicial and business activities.
    • Tourists can still see the ruins of the forum where Julius Caesar once spoke.
    • The Roman Forum was the center of political life in ancient Rome.
    • Merchants set up stalls in the forum to sell their goods.
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