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1. (n.) athenaeum
an institution for the promotion of literary or scientific learning.
2. athenaeum
a free library or reading room maintained by such an institution.
Etymology: (1720–30; < L < Gk Athēnaion temple of Athena, where poets read their works)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) athenaeum, atheneum
a literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning
2. (noun) athenaeum, atheneum
a place where reading materials are available
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) athenaeum
a temple of Athene, at Athens, in which scholars and poets were accustomed to read their works and instruct students
2. (noun) athenaeum
a school founded at Rome by Hadrian
3. (noun) athenaeum
a literary or scientific association or club
4. (noun) athenaeum
a building or an apartment where a library, periodicals, and newspapers are kept for use
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