atheneum

ath·e·nae·um

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ath-uh-nee-uh m, -ney-]
- /ˌæθ əˈni əm, -ˈneɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ath-uh-nee-uh m, -ney-]
- /ˌæθ əˈni əm, -ˈneɪ-/

Definitions of atheneum word

noun atheneum (initial capital letter) a sanctuary of Athena at Athens, built by the Roman emperor Hadrian, and frequented by poets and scholars. 2
noun atheneum a library or reading room. 1
noun atheneum an institution for the promotion of literary or scientific learning. 0

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Origin of atheneum

First appearance:

before 1720

One of the 49% newest English words

1720-30; < Latin < Greek Athḗnaion temple of Athena, where poets read their works

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atheneum popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for atheneum

noun atheneum

study — a room, in a house or other building, set apart for private study, reading, writing, or the like.
athenaeum — an institution for the promotion of learning
bibliotheca — a library or collection of books
media center — a library, usually in school, that contains and encourages the use of audiovisual media and associated equipment as well as books, periodicals, and the like.

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