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Athenaeum Definition & Meaning

athenaeum
noun
  1. a literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning
  2. a place where reading materials are available

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  • "columbus athenaeum"
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  • "wadsworth athenaeum"
    AOL — AOL
  • "boston's howard street athenaeum"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does athenaeum mean?
a literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning a place where reading materials are available
What part of speech is athenaeum?
Athenaeum is a noun.
How many definitions does athenaeum have?
Athenaeum has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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