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noun
Alternative form of Athenaeum: a temple primarily dedicated to Athena or her Roman equivalent Minerva.
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Usage: alt-of, alternative
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noun
An association or institution for the advancement of learning, particularly in science or literature.
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noun
The reading room or library of such an association; (by extension) any reading room or library.
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noun
A literary or scientific periodical, especially one similar to the London Athenaeum.
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Broader terms: journal, magazine, periodical, publication
noun
A temple primarily dedicated to Athena or her Roman equivalent Minerva, especially that of Athens.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: Ancient Greece
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noun
Alternative form of athenaeum: a literary or scientific club, especially that of Boston.
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Usage: alt-of, alternative
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noun
Alternative form of athenaeum: the reading room or library of such clubs, especially the London Athenaeum Club.
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Usage: alt-of, alternative
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noun
Alternative form of athenaeum: a literary or scientific periodical, especially the London Athenaeum.
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noun
a place where reading materials are available
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: atheneum
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Broader terms: library, depository library
noun
a literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: atheneum
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Broader terms: club, social club, society, guild, gild, lodge, order
History
From Latin Athenaeum, from Ancient Greek Ᾰ̓θήναιον (Ăthḗnaion), from Ἀθήνη (Athḗnē, “Athene”).
Borrowed from Latin Athenaeum, from Ancient Greek Ᾰ̓θήναιον (Ăthḗnaion), from Ἀθήνη (Athḗnē, “Athene”).
Across languages
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