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Atheneum
(redirected from Athenæum)

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ath·e·nae·um also ath·e·ne·um  (th-nm)
n.
1. An institution, such as a literary club or scientific academy, for the promotion of learning.
2. A place, such as a library, where printed materials are available for reading.

[Late Latin Athnaeum, a Roman school, after Greek Athnaion, the temple of Athena, from Athna, Athena.]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Atheneum - a literary or scientific association for the promotion of learningatheneum - a literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning
gild, guild, social club, society, club, lodge, order - a formal association of people with similar interests; "he joined a golf club"; "they formed a small lunch society"; "men from the fraternal order will staff the soup kitchen today"
2.Atheneum - a place where reading materials are availableatheneum - a place where reading materials are available
depository library, library - a depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study


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