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

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
• showcase
• medium
• conduit
• channel
• pipeline
• 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
• judiciary
• bar
• court of law
• criminal court
• judicatory
• judicature
• supreme court
• high court
• kangaroo court
• inquisition
• drumhead court-martial
• court-martial