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athenaeum

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noun

IPA: /aθɪˈniːəm/

Say it like: Ath-enaeu-m

The correct spelling is athenaeum. A temple primarily dedicated to Athena or her Roman equivalent Minerva, especially that of Athens.

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noun

  1. 1.A temple primarily dedicated to Athena or her Roman equivalent Minerva, especially that of Athens.
  2. 2.An association for the advancement of learning, particularly in science or literature.
  3. 3.The reading room or library of such an association; any reading room or library.
  4. 4.A literary or scientific periodical, especially one similar to the London Athenaeum.

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