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Meaning of "athenaeum" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ATHENAEUM

From Late Latin, from Greek Athēnaion temple of Athene, frequented by poets and teachers.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ATHENAEUM

athenaeum  [ˌæθɪˈniːəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ATHENAEUM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Athenaeum is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ATHENAEUM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of athenaeum in the English dictionary

The definition of athenaeum in the dictionary is an institution for the promotion of learning. Other definition of athenaeum is a building containing a reading room or library, esp one used by such an institution.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ATHENAEUM


Atheneum
ˌæθɪˈniːəm
gastraeum
ɡæsˈtriːəm
geum
ˈdʒiːəm
gynaeceum
ˌdʒaɪnɪˈsiːəm
hypogeum
ˌhaɪpəˈdʒiːəm
notaeum
nəʊˈtiːəm
nymphaeum
nɪmˈfiːəm
ommateum
ˌɒməˈtiːəm
perineum
ˌpɛrɪˈniːəm
peritonaeum
ˌperɪtəˈniːəm
peritoneum
ˌpɛrɪtəˈniːəm
pium
ˈpiːəm
proctodaeum
ˌprɒktəˈdiːəm
proctodeum
ˌprɒktəʊˈdiːəm
propylaeum
ˌprɒpɪˈliːəm
prytaneum
ˌprɪtəˈniːəm
stomatodaeum
stəˌmætəˈdiːəm
stomodaeum
ˌstəʊməˈdiːəm
stomodeum
ˌstəʊməˈdiːəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ATHENAEUM

atheist
atheistic
atheistical
atheistically
atheize
atheling
Athelstan
athematic
athematically
Athena
Athene
Atheneum
Athenian
Athens
atheological
atheology
atheoretical
atheous
atherine
athermancy

WORDS THAT END LIKE ATHENAEUM

Ashmolean Museum
British Museum
coliseum
colosseum
corpus luteum
Guggenheim Museum
linoleum
lyceum
mausoleum
museum
oleum
periosteum
petroleum
rheum
Rijksmuseum
Science Museum
Te Deum
Victoria and Albert Museum
vitreum
wax museum

Synonyms and antonyms of athenaeum in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «athenaeum» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ATHENAEUM

Find out the translation of athenaeum to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of athenaeum from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «athenaeum» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

雅典娜
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ateneo
570 millions of speakers

English

athenaeum
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Athenaeum
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أثنيوم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Атенеум
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ateneu
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গ্রীক পুরাণের দেবী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

association littéraire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Athena
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Athenäum
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

図書館
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

아테나 신전
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Athena
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

thư viện
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அதீனா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अॅथेना
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Athena
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ateneo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Athenaeum
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Атенеум
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Ateneu
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Athenaeum
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Athenaeum
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

athenaeum
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Athenaeum
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of athenaeum

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ATHENAEUM»

The term «athenaeum» is regularly used and occupies the 57.356 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ATHENAEUM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about athenaeum

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ATHENAEUM»

Discover the use of athenaeum in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to athenaeum and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Athenaeum
Six Lectures delivered in the University of London. FISHER. By H. A. L. 8vo, 3a. 6d. net. Athenaeum. — " Deftness of touch and a happy choice of illustrative details are among the attractions of this volume, and scholars will feel instinctively that ...
James Silk Buckingham, John Sterling, Frederick Denison Maurice, 1908
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Culture Club: The Curious History of the Boston Athenaeum
Language Arts&Disciplines/Library & Information Science
Katherine Wolff, 2009
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"With Éclat": The Boston Athenaeum and the Origin of the ...
A detailed history of the Boston Athenaeum's historic role in the founding of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Hina Hirayama, 2013
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The Boston Athenaeum art exhibition index, 1827-1874
Between 1827 and 1874 the Athenaeum exhibited the work of over fifteen hundred artists including old masters, contemporary Europeans, watercolorists, and miniaturists.
Robert F. Perkins, William J. Gavin, Mary Margaret Shaughnessy, 1980
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Memoir of the Boston Athenaeum: With the Act of ...
With the Act of Incorporation, and Organization of the Institution Boston Athenaeum. BOSTON. ATHENAEUM. The following Memoir, concerning the history, objects, and present state of the Boston Athenaum, with the terms and firinci/iles, ...
Boston Athenaeum, 1807
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Athenaeum Bulletin
The Berkshire Athenaeum and Museum continue their unobtrusive but highly important work. They are efficient aids in promoting the intellectual and moral growth of this community, and they contribute in no small degree to the development of ...
Berkshire Athenaeum and Museum, 1908
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Annual Report of the Directors of the Redwood Library and ...
Wednesdayn July 15, 1925 The annual meeting of the Shareholders of the Company of the Redwood Library and Athenaeum was held at the Library, Wednesday, July 15, 1925, at 3 o'clock P. M., a quorum of Shareholders in person (17) ...
Redwood Library and Athenaeum, 1909
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Catalogue of the Library of the Boston Athenaeum: 1807-1871
1807-1871 Boston Athenaeum, Charles Ammi Cutter. f { r.
Boston Athenaeum, Charles Ammi Cutter, 1880
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A Catalogue of the Library of the Athenaeum, Liverpool
Athenaeum (Liverpool, England), Liverpool (England). Athenaeum Library, George Burrell. Section XIII. Livres Franfois, Poesies et Melanges. Ana. Dictionnaire Encyclopedique des 4to. Encycl. Method. Anthologie Franchise ou Chansons ...
Athenaeum (Liverpool, England), Liverpool (England). Athenaeum Library, George Burrell, 1820
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The Glasgow Athenaeum: A Sketch of Fifty Years' Work (1847-1897)
The vast majority have been lost sight of, and it can only be surmised that their training in the Athenaeum has helped them on in life. The career of others again is known, and some of those are filling important commercial positions in our own  ...
James Lauder, 1897

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ATHENAEUM»

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Preview: 'Allo 'Allo, The Athenaeum, Warminster
Rene and his wife have stashed a priceless portrait stolen by the Nazis in a sausage in their cellar, where two British airmen are also hiding ... «Wiltshire Times, Jul 15»
2
The Romanian Athenaeum and Anghel Saligny Bridge feature in …
The Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest and the Anghel Saligny Bridge at Cernavoda, two of Romania's architectural landmarks, represent ... «Romania-Insider.com, Jul 15»
3
Athenaeum Foundation Hosts Second Annual Summer Soiree
The Athenaeum Foundation will host its second annual Summer Soiree, a food competition and fundraiser, in July. «Indianapolis Recorder, Jun 15»
4
On the Culture Front: London's Athenaeum Hotel and the Culture at …
My hotel, the Athenaeum, sat across from the intimately regal Green Park, which leads to Buckingham Palace, and adjacent to the more ... «Huffington Post, Jun 15»
5
Athenaeum Album Corner: Resurfaced rockers and an epic rap debut
Known for being featured on hits like "Power Trip" and "Ashley," Miguel's solo artistry is of a very different breed. On June 30, he released his ... «The Daily Athenaeum, Jun 15»
6
Society donates to Athenaeum
“The Maury County Historical Society would like to thank the Board of Directors of the Athenaeum and all of those associated with the ongoing ... «Columbia Daily Herald, Jun 15»
7
TravelMail visits the Athenaeum hotel in London's Mayfair
The list of movie stars who've stayed at the stupendously lavish Athenaeum hotel in London's Mayfair is as long as a feature-length movie reel. «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
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Vintage vehicles: The Athenaeum in Skaneatles welcomes summer …
SKANEATELES | Even a downpour couldn't stop The Athenaeum adult care home in Skaneateles from ringing in the new season Thursday ... «Auburn Citizen, Jun 15»
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One Night Only! World Premiere Production of Circo Tap at …
Chicago Tap Theatre (CTT) stages this exclusive, one-night only performance at the Athenaeum Theatre at 8pm Saturday. Their combination of ... «Gapers Block, Jun 15»
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Tracing the mark left by the Marquis de Lafayette
The Frenchman was and is the most celebrated, a fact attested to by “Lafayette: An American Icon,” which runs at the Boston Athenaeum ... «Boston Globe, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Athenaeum [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/athenaeum>. Apr 2024 ».
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