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Athenaeum

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(at̸h′ə nē′əm)

noun

the temple of Athena at Athens, where writers and scholars met
the Roman academy of law, literature, etc. founded by Hadrian
a literary or scientific club
any building or hall used as a library or reading room

Origin: LL Athenaeum < Gr Athēnaion

See Athenaeum in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also ath·e·ne·um

noun

An institution, such as a literary club or scientific academy, for the promotion of learning.
A place, such as a library, where printed materials are available for reading.

Origin:

Origin: Late Latin Athēnaeum, a Roman school

Origin: , after Greek Athēnaion, the temple of Athena

Origin: , from Athēna, Athena

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