Athenaeum Definition
athənēəm
noun
An institution, such as a literary club or scientific academy, for the promotion of learning.
American Heritage
The temple of Athena at Athens, where writers and scholars met.
Webster's New World
A place, such as a library, where printed materials are available for reading.
American Heritage
The Roman academy of law, literature, etc. founded by Hadrian.
Webster's New World
A literary or scientific club.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- atheneum
Origin of Athenaeum
Late Latin Athēnaeum a Roman school after Greek Athēnaion the temple of Athena from Athēna Athena
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Latin Athenaeum, from Ancient Greek Ἀθηναῖον (Athēnaion), from Ἀθήνη (Athēnē, “Athene”).
From Wiktionary
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