Forumize

/ˈfɔrəmaɪz/ verb

Definition

To convert into a forum; to create a discussion forum or transform something into a platform for public debate and discussion.

Etymology

From 'forum' (Latin 'forum', originally meaning 'market place' or 'public square') plus the productive '-ize' suffix. Modern coinage from the late 20th century with the rise of internet discussion platforms.

Kelly Says

The word 'forum' comes from Roman public squares where citizens debated—and with internet forums, we literally recreated that ancient Roman democratic space, just digitally, which shows how technology reinvents old human needs!

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