Meaning & use
forum
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A meeting, publication, or online platform where people discuss ideas and opinions on a particular topic.
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The mayor held a public forum to hear residents' concerns about the new highway.
She posted her question on an online forum for new parents.
A note on using this word
Comes from the public square (forum) of ancient Rome, where citizens gathered to debate civic matters.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A public square in an ancient Roman city used for civic, legal, and business activity.
Ruins of the old forum still stand at the center of the ancient city.
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