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Etymology of the Latin word athenaeum

the Latin word athenaeum (school, atheneum; place of study)
derived from the Greek word Athenaion
derived from the Greek word athenaion, ᾿Αθήναιον

Derivations in other languages

English athenaeum, French athénée, Portuguese ateneu

Usage

Word found in Late Latin, Vulgar Latin



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