Associations to the word «Forum»

Wiktionary

FORUM, noun. A place for discussion.
FORUM, noun. A gathering for the purpose of discussion.
FORUM, noun. A form of discussion involving a panel of presenters and often participation by members of the audience.
FORUM, noun. (Internet) An Internet message board where users can post messages regarding one or more topics of discussion.
FORUM, noun. (in a Roman town) a square or marketplace used for public business and commerce.
FORUM NON CONVENIENS, noun. (legal) A doctrine of law holding that a court should decline to hear a case if another court would provide a more convenient forum for the parties and evidence.
FORUM SHOPPING, noun. (legal) Attempting to file a lawsuit in (or have it transferred to) the jurisdiction most favorable to the party filing the suit.

Dictionary definition

FORUM, noun. A public meeting or assembly for open discussion.
FORUM, noun. A public facility to meet for open discussion.

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.