athenaeum

/aθɪˈniːəm/

noun

  1. 1

    A temple primarily dedicated to Athena or her Roman equivalent Minerva, especially that of Athens.

noun

  1. 1

    An association for the advancement of learning, particularly in science or literature.

  2. 2

    The reading room or library of such an association; any reading room or library.

  3. 3

    A literary or scientific periodical, especially one similar to the London Athenaeum.

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