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athenaeum noun. Also *atheneum. M18.
[Latin Athenaeum from Greek Athenaion.]
(Athenaeum.) The temple of the goddess Athene in ancient Athens, which was used for teaching. M18.
A reading-room, a library. L18.
b. A literary or scientific club. E19.
(Athenaeum.) As the title of various periodicals devoted to literature, science, and art. M19.