Meaning of the word forum in English

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forum

US /ˈfɔːr.əm/
UK /ˈfɔːr.əm/
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Noun

1.

a place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged.

Example:
The conference provided a forum for discussing global issues.
Online forums are popular for sharing information.
2.

a public place in ancient Roman cities where commercial, religious, and political activities took place.

Example:
The Roman Forum was the center of public life in ancient Rome.
Archaeologists continue to excavate sites around the ancient forum.
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