athenaeum

IPA: æθʌnˈiʌm

noun

  • An association for the advancement of learning, particularly in science or literature.
  • The reading room or library of such an association; (by extension) any reading room or library.
  • A literary or scientific periodical, especially one similar to the London Athenaeum.
  • (Ancient Greece) A temple primarily dedicated to Athena or her Roman equivalent Minerva, especially that of Athens.
  • Alternative form of Athenaeum: a temple primarily dedicated to Athena or her Roman equivalent Minerva. [(Ancient Greece) 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. [An association for the advancement of learning, particularly in science or literature.]
  • Alternative form of athenaeum: the reading room or library of such clubs, especially the London Athenaeum Club. [An association for the advancement of learning, particularly in science or literature.]
  • Alternative form of athenaeum: a literary or scientific periodical, especially the London Athenaeum. [An association for the advancement of learning, particularly in science or literature.]
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Examples of "athenaeum" in Sentences

  • The university's athenaeum is a hub of intellectual activity and exchange
  • Students often gather at the athenaeum to study, collaborate, and explore new ideas
  • The athenaeum is home to a vast collection of books, manuscripts, and rare materials
  • Scholars from around the world come to the athenaeum to conduct research and share their findings
  • The historic athenaeum has been a center of learning and culture for generations

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