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Definition of forum

forum

/ˈfɔːr.əm/
fo · rum
Plural:forums
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• noun

1

An online message board or website where users can hold conversations in the form of posted messages.

Example

"She found the solution to her software problem by searching a popular programming forum."

2

A meeting, medium, or setting where ideas and views on a particular issue can be freely exchanged.

Example

"The university hosted a public forum to discuss the environmental impact of the new development."

3

A public square or marketplace in an ancient Roman city, used for judicial, commercial, and public business.

Example

"The ruins of the Roman forum offer a fascinating glimpse into the civic life of the ancient empire."

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• Nearby Words

fortunetelling
forty
fortyish
forum
forward
forwarder
forwardness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from Latin 'forum' (marketplace, public square, place out of doors), which derives from Proto-Indo-European '*dhwor-om' (enclosure, courtyard), sharing a root with the English word 'door'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Forum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/forum
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