agora
/əˈɡɔːrə/Definitions
1. noun
A public square or marketplace in ancient Greece or Rome, often serving as a center of social, economic, and political activity. Also, a gathering place for discussion or debate, especially on topics of public interest.
“The ancient Greeks would often hold political meetings in the agora.”
2. noun
A place of assembly or meeting, especially in a university or other institution.
“The college’s student union serves as the central agora for social events.”