Synonyms of forum

forum

noun

1

as in symposium

a meeting featuring a group discussion

a public forum called to find out how residents felt about a large discount store being built in their neighborhood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• symposium
• seminar
• conference
• panel
• panel discussion
• roundtable
• council
• colloquy
• debate
• convention
• round-robin
• conclave
• colloquium
• parley
• caucus
• town meeting
• synod
• assembly
• congregation
• congress
• newsgroup
• convocation
• deliberation
• brainstorming
• consistory
• chat room

2

as in platform

a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information

that Web site serves as a forum for movie buffs who are passionate about their likes and dislikes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• platform
• venue
• outlet
• soapbox
• medium
• showcase
• conduit
• pipeline
• channel
• stage

3

as in tribunal

an assembly of persons for the administration of justice

a jury may have acquitted Lizzie Borden, but she was guilty of murder in the forum of public opinion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tribunal
• court
• bench
• court of law
• judiciary
• bar
• criminal court
• judicature
• judicatory
• supreme court
• high court
• kangaroo court
• inquisition
• court-martial
• drumhead court-martial