01 n. A temple of Athene, at Athens, in which scholars and poets were accustomed to read their works and instruct students.
pl.
Atheneums, Athenæa
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1.
A temple of Athene, at Athens, in which scholars and poets were accustomed to read their works and instruct students.(Gr. Antiq.)
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2.
A school founded at Rome by Hadrian.
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3.
A literary or scientific association or club.
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4.
A building or an apartment where a library, periodicals, and newspapers are kept for use.