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Definition of Athenaeum
1. Noun. A literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning.
2. Noun. A place where reading materials are available.
Definition of Athenaeum
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Medical Definition of Athenaeum
1. Origin: L. Athenaemum, Gr. A temple of Minerva at Athens, fr, contr. Fr, in Homer, Athene (called Minerva by the Romans), the tutelary goddess of Athens. 1 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. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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