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propylaeum

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌpɹəʊpɪˈliːəm/

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noun

Meaning 1

A vestibule or entrance, (especially) to a temple.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

Qualifier: especially Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin propylaeum, from Ancient Greek προπύλαιον (propúlaion), from προ- (pro-, “before”, “in front of”) + πύλη (púlē, “gate”).

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: propileu — vestibule or entrance
  • French: propylée — vestibule or entrance
  • Italian: propileo — vestibule or entrance
  • Romanian: propilee — vestibule or entrance
  • Swedish: propylé — vestibule or entrance