athenaeum
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/aθɪˈniːəm/
English
Definitions
noun
- A temple primarily dedicated to Athena or her Roman equivalent Minerva, especially that of Athens.
noun
- An association for the advancement of learning, particularly in science or literature.
- The reading room or library of such an association; any reading room or library.
- A literary or scientific periodical, especially one similar to the London Athenaeum.
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Synonyms
atheneumbudapestpolakacademelyceumephebeionacademyakademeiacollegiumatticismathenianismgymnasiumephebeumamphictyonyacropolisacademian