Definitions for: Atheneum

[n] a place where reading materials are available
[n] a literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning

Webster (1913) Definition: Ath`e*ne"um, Athenaeum Ath`e*n[ae]"um, n.; pl. E.
Atheneums, L. Athen[ae]a. [L. Athenaeum, Gr. 'Aqhn`aion a
temple of Minerva at Athens, fr. 'Aqhna^, contr. fr.
'Aqhna`a, 'Aqhnai`a, in Homer 'Aqh`nh, 'Aqhnai`n, Athene
(called Minerva by the Romans), the tutelary goddess of
Athens.]
1. (Gr. Antiq.) A temple of Athene, at Athens, in which
scholars and poets were accustomed to read their works and
instruct students.

2. A school founded at Rome by Hadrian.

3. A literary or scientific association or club.

4. A building or an apartment where a library, periodicals,
and newspapers are kept for use.

Synonyms: athenaeum, athenaeum

See Also: club, depository library, gild, guild, library, lodge, order, society

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