ATHENEUM
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
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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