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ATHENAEUM
athenaeum, atheneum
(noun) a place where reading materials are available
athenaeum, atheneum
(noun) a literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
athenaeum (plural athenaeums or athenaea)
Alternative form of Athenaeum: a temple primarily dedicated to Athena or her Roman equivalent Minerva.
An association for the advancement of learning, particularly in science or literature.
The reading room or library of such an association; (figuratively) any reading room or library.
A literary or scientific periodical, especially one similar to the London Athenaeum.
Etymology
Noun
Athenaeum (plural Athenaeums or Athenaea)
A temple primarily dedicated to Athena or her Roman equivalent Minerva, especially that of Athens.
Alternative form of athenaeum: a literary or scientific club, especially that of Boston.
Alternative form of athenaeum: the reading room or library of such clubs, especially the London Athenaeum Club.
Alternative form of athenaeum: a literary or scientific periodical, especially the London Athenaeum.
Source: Wiktionary
Ath`e*ne"um, Ath`e*næ"um, n.; pl. E. Atheneums, L. Athenæa. Etym: [L. Athenaemum, Gr. Minerva by the Romans), the tutelary goddess of Athens.]
1 (Gr. Antiq.)
Definition: A temple of Athene, at Athens, in which scholars and poets were accustomed to read their works and instruct students.
2. A school founded at Rome by Hadrian.
3. A literary or scientific association or club.
4. A building or an apartment where a library, periodicals, and newspapers are kept for use.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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