Fórumai

Fórumai is a term that can function as the plural form of fórum in languages that adapt the word forum to their own grammar. In Lithuanian, for example, the corresponding singular is forumas and the plural is forumai, so fórumai may appear in texts that have diacritic marking or in transliterated contexts. The usage generally refers to spaces—whether physical or digital—where people gather to discuss topics, exchange information, or deliberate on public matters.

Etymology and meaning flow from the Latin forum, a public place for discourse in ancient Rome. The concept has been absorbed into many languages to describe both traditional public venues and modern online spaces dedicated to discussion. In contemporary usage, fórumai can denote a range of gathering formats, from town hall style assemblies to online discussion boards and moderated communities that host threads, questions, and debates.

Usage and context vary by language but share common characteristics: they imply organized spaces for dialogue, sometimes with rules or codes of conduct, and often involve moderators or organizers to facilitate discussion. In media, academia, and civic life, fórumai may be used to describe events such as public forums, policy consultations, or community panels, as well as virtual forums where participants interact asynchronously.

See also: forum, online forum, discussion board, public meeting, roundtable.