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View usage for: (fɔːrəm) Word forms: plural forums1. countable nounA forum is a place, situation, or group in which people exchange ideas and discuss issues, especially important public issues. Members of the council agreed that it still had an important role as a forum fordiscussion. [+ for] The organisation would provide a forum where problems could be discussed. Synonyms: meeting, conference, assembly, meeting place More Synonyms of forum 2. countable nounIn ancient Roman towns, the forum was a square where people met to discuss business and political matters. More Synonyms of forum (ˈfɔːrəm) nounWord forms: plural -rums or -ra (-rə)1. a meeting or assembly for the open discussion of subjects of public interest 2. a medium for open discussion, such as a magazine 3. an area of a website on which subscribers may discuss matters of mutual interest 4. a public meeting place for open discussion 6. (in South Africa) a pressure group of leaders or representatives, esp Black leaders or representatives 7. (in ancient Italy) an open space, usually rectangular in shape, serving as a city's marketplace and centre of public business Word origin C15: from Latin: public place; related to Latin foris outside or Forum Romanum (rəʊˈmɑːnəm) forum in American English (ˈfɔrəm; ˈfoʊrəm) nounWord forms: plural ˈforums or ˈfora (fɔrə)1. the public square or marketplace of an ancient Roman city or town, where legal and political business was conducted 3. a. an assembly, place, radio program, etc. for the discussion of public matters or current questions b. an opportunity for open discussion Word origin L, area out-of-doors, marketplace, orig. ? area with board fence < forus, board < IE * bhoros: see bar 1Examples of 'forum' in a sentenceforum The whole town can be an open forum for thousands of activities.I can see why on forums people say they've been driven to tears by their amazing resilience.If you're unsure about a website, check forums where consumers discuss possible scam pages.It was not a public forum, but it was visible to short-term agency workers who should not have seen that content.Join a support group or online forum.There is concern on the business forum about the prospect of his leadership.We want to provide a convenient forum for these people to get in touch with each other.Members and partners wishing to attend forum meetings also must pay.The public forum is not the place to confront a critic.Information from the leak soon appeared on forums on the open internet.This is not a cookery column but a forum for discussing the serious affairs of the day.The school also has a business forum to advise on future direction.Neither has yet had to account for themselves on this matter in a public forum.The forum discusses complex questions that matter hugely.Internet chat forums and groups soon became the most common way for young people to socialise.We have empathy and we have feelings but we also have the right not to comment on it in a public forum.We would go in, lock the door and had an open forum for ideas.I had forum meetings frequently over dinner with all the branch managers.Under today's plans the number of youth councils and forums across Britain will be expanded.They have also clubbed together to form a businesses' forum with 40 other small enterprises.This G20 meeting provides a forum for a new kind of global economic co-operation. British English: forum NOUN A forum is a place, situation, or group in which people exchange ideas and discuss issues. Members of the council agreed that was an important forum for discussion. - American English: forum
- Brazilian Portuguese: foro
- Chinese: 论坛
- European Spanish: foro
- French: forum
- German: Forum
- Italian: tribuna
- Japanese: 公開討論
- Korean: 토론장
- European Portuguese: fórum
- Latin American Spanish: foro
Chinese translation of 'forum' n (c) - (for discussion)
论(論)坛(壇) (lùntán) (个(個), gè) - (= Roman square)
公共集会(會)场(場)所 (gōnggòng jíhuì chǎngsuǒ) (个(個), gè)
Definition a meeting or medium for the open discussion of subjects of public interest a forum where problems could be discussed Synonyms meeting place court body senate tribunal (archaic, literary) congregation caucus mainly US, Canadian) synod convergence moot consistory (in various Churches) ecclesia (in Church use) colloquium folkmoot (in medieval England) runanga (New Zealand) Definition (in ancient Roman cities) an open space serving as a marketplace and centre of public business Generals appeared before the excited crowds in the Forum. Synonyms public square court square chamber meeting place amphitheatre agora (in ancient Greece) Additional synonymsDefinition a sphere of intense activity He has no intention of withdrawing from the political arena. Synonyms scene (informal), world, area, stage, field, theatre, sector, territory, province, forum, scope, sphere, realm, domainDefinition a collection or group of things a chaotic assemblage of drifters and ruffians Synonyms group, company, meeting, body, crowd, collection, mass, gathering, rally, assembly, flock, congregation, accumulation, multitude, throng, hui (New Zealand), conclave, aggregation, convocation (formal), runanga (New Zealand) Definition a number of people gathered together for a meeting She waited until quiet settled on the assembly. Synonyms gathering, group, meeting, body, council, conference, crowd, congress, audience, collection, mass, diet, rally, convention, flock, company, house, congregation, accumulation, multitude, throng, synod, hui (New Zealand), assemblage, conclave, aggregation, convocation (formal), jamaat, runanga (New Zealand) Additional synonymsDefinition a meeting to discuss Maori matters He arranged a hui which called together a broad span of Māori tribes and opinions. Synonyms meeting, gathering, assembly, meet, conference, congress, session, rally, convention, get-together (informal), reunion, congregation, conclave, convocation (formal), powwowDefinition a law-making assembly of a country The Bangladesh parliament has approved the policy. Synonyms assembly, council, congress, senate, convention, legislature, talking shop (informal), convocationDefinition a raised floor Nick finished his speech and jumped down from the platform. Synonyms stage, stand, podium, rostrum, dais, pulpit, soapbox Definition a raised platform in churches used for preaching The minister took his place at the pulpit and preached a fine sermon. Synonyms platform, stand, podium, rostrum, dais, lectern Definition a large gathering of people for a meeting They held a rally to mark international human rights day. Synonyms gathering, mass meeting, convention, convocation (formal), meeting, conference, congress, assembly, congregation, muster, hui (New Zealand) Definition a platform or stage He stood on the winner's rostrum. Synonyms stage, stand, platform, podium, daisa series of half-day seminars Synonyms meeting, conference, discussion, summit, convention, forum, symposium, colloquy (formal), webinar Definition the platform in a theatre where actors perform I went on stage and did my show. Synonyms platform, stand, podium, rostrum, dais, soapbox Definition a conference at which experts or academics discuss a particular subject He had been taking part in an international symposium on population. Synonyms congress, meeting, conference, convention, seminar, caucus (US, Canadian), colloquium |