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Ath·enae·um or Atheneum Ath′·ene′um (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
Etymology: LL Athenaeum < Gr Athēnaion
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