ATHENAEUM
\ˈaθənˌiːəm], \ˈaθənˌiːəm], \ˈa_θ_ə_n_ˌiː__ə_m]\
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By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A literary or scientific association or club.
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A building or an apartment where a library, periodicals, and newspapers are kept for use.
By Oddity Software
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A literary or scientific association or club.
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A building or an apartment where a library, periodicals, and newspapers are kept for use.
By Noah Webster.
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A public institution for lectures, reading, etc.
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman
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A temple in Athens, dedicated to Athene, frequented by scholars and poets for rehearsal of their works; an institution provided with library, lectureships, and appliances for the encouragement of literary and scientific culture.
By Nuttall, P.Austin.
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