Main Entry:

fo·rum

Pronunciation:

\ˈfȯr-əm\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural forums also fo·ra \-ə\

Etymology:

Latin; akin to Latin foris outside, fores door — more at door

Date:

15th century

1 a: the marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business b: a public meeting place for open discussion c: a medium (as a newspaper or online service) of open discussion or expression of ideas2: a judicial body or assembly : court3 a: a public meeting or lecture involving audience discussion b: a program (as on radio or television) involving discussion of a problem usually by several authorities