megaron

meg·a·ron

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [meg-uh-ron]
- /ˈmɛg əˌrɒn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [meg-uh-ron]
- /ˈmɛg əˌrɒn/

Definitions of megaron word

noun plural megaron a building or semi-independent unit of a building, generally used as a living apartment and typically having a square or broadly rectangular principal chamber with a porch, often of columns in antis, and sometimes an antichamber or other small compartments. 1
noun megaron (architecture, historical) The rectangular great hall in a Mycenaean building, usually supported with pillars. 1
noun megaron a tripartite rectangular room containing a central hearth surrounded by four pillars, found in Bronze Age Greece and Asia Minor 0

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Origin of megaron

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80, megaron is from the Greek word mégaron (in Homer) the principal living quarters of a palace

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Parts of speech for Megaron

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megaron popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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