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.] |
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| Noun | 1. | atheneum - a literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning |
| 2. | atheneum - 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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