ath·e·nae·um also ath·e·ne·um ( th  -n  m)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 Ath naeum, a Roman school, after Greek Athnaion, the temple of Athena, from Athna, Athena.] |
athenaeum US, atheneum [ˌæθɪˈniːəm]
n
1. (Social Science / Education) an institution for the promotion of learning
2. (Social Science / Education) a building containing a reading room or library, esp one used by such an institution
[from Late Latin, from Greek Athēnaion temple of Athene, frequented by poets and teachers]
Athenaeum sometimes US, Atheneum [ˌæθɪˈniːəm]
n
1. (Historical Terms) (in ancient Greece) a building sacred to the goddess Athena, esp the Athenian temple that served as a gathering place for the learned
2. (Historical Terms) (Placenames / Named Buildings) (in imperial Rome) the academy of learning established near the Forum in about 135 ad by Hadrian
athenaeum - Can refer to "an association of persons interested in scientific and literary pursuits, meeting for the purpose of mutual improvement," or a reading room or library.
See also related terms for interested.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  athenaeum - a literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning |
| 2. |  athenaeum - a place where reading materials are availabledepository library, library - a depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study |
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