forum
//ˈfɔːrəm//
Noun
forumSingular
forumsPlural
1
A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged and discussed
The conference provided a forum for scientists to exchange ideas about climate change.
2
An online discussion site where people can hold conversations in the form of posted messages
She posted a question on the forum and received helpful replies within hours.
3
A public square or marketplace in an ancient Roman city, used for judicial and other business
The Roman Forum was the center of political and social life in ancient Rome.