1. a marketplace or public square in ancient Greek cities, used for assemblies and commerce
Usage: historical
2. a gathering place or forum for open discussion
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The ancient agora of Athens was the heart of the city’s political and commercial life.
• Merchants sold their goods in the bustling agora every morning.
• Citizens gathered in the agora to hear speeches from political leaders.
• The ruins of the old agora still attract thousands of tourists each year.
• The internet has become a modern agora where ideas are freely exchanged.
• The town square served as an agora for community discussions.