Athenaeum

Ath e nae um |ˌaTHəˈnēəm ˌæθəˈniəm |(also Atheneum ) ▶noun used in the names of libraries or institutions for literary or scientific study: the Boston Athenaeum. • used in the titles of periodicals concerned with literature, science, and art. ORIGIN mid 18th cent.: via Latin from Greek Athēnaion, denoting the temple of Athena.

Athenaeum

Athenaeum |ˌaθɪˈniːəm |(US also Atheneum ) ▶noun used in the names of libraries or institutions for literary or scientific study: the Boston Athenaeum. • used in the titles of periodicals concerned with literature, science, and art. • ( the Athenaeum ) a London club founded in 1824, originally for men of distinction in literature, art, and learning. ORIGIN mid 18th cent.: via Latin from Greek Athēnaion, denoting the temple of the goddess Athene in ancient Athens (which was used for teaching ).