fo·rum 
/ˈforəm/ noun
plural forums also fo·ra /ˈforəm/ noun /ˈforə/ [count] 1 : a meeting at which a subject can be discussed
▪ Forums were held to determine how to handle the situation. ▪ The town has scheduled a public forum to discuss the proposal. ▪ an open forum 2 : a place or opportunity for discussing a subject
▪ The club provides a forum for people who share an interest in local history. ▪ an online forum 3 : a large public place in an ancient Roman city that was used as the center of business
▪ Forums were held to determine how to handle the situation. ▪ The town has scheduled a public forum to discuss the proposal. ▪ an open forum
▪ The club provides a forum for people who share an interest in local history. ▪ an online forum
