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1. (n.) lyceum
an institution for popular education, providing discussions, lectures, concerts, etc.
2. lyceum
a building for such activities.
3. lyceum
(cap.) a gymnasium near ancient Athens, where Aristotle established a school.
Etymology: (1570–80; < L Lycēum, Lycīum < Gk Lýkeion place in Athens, so named from the neighboring temple of Apollo; n. use of neut. of lýkeios, epithet of Apollo)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) secondary school, lyceum, lycee, Gymnasium, middle school
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
2. (noun) lyceum
a public hall for lectures and concerts
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Lyceum
a place of exercise with covered walks, in the suburbs of Athens, where Aristotle taught philosophy
2. (noun) Lyceum
a house or apartment appropriated to instruction by lectures or disquisitions
3. (noun) Lyceum
a higher school, in Europe, which prepares youths for the university
4. (noun) Lyceum
an association for debate and literary improvement
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. Lyceum
a promenade in Athens where Aristotle taught his pupils as he walked to and fro within its precincts.
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