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fo·rum [ fáwrəm ] (plural fo·rums or fo·ra [ fáwrə ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. place to express yourself: a medium in which the public may debate an issue or express opinions, e.g. a magazine or newspaper

2. meeting for discussion: a meeting to discuss matters of general interest

3. Internet discussion group: an Internet discussion group for participants with common interests

4. law court: a law court or tribunal

5. public square in Roman cities: in ancient Rome, a public square or marketplace in a city where business was conducted and the law courts were situated

[15th century. < Latin, "enclosed space around a house, marketplace" < foris "out of doors"]
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