acroama

noun

ac·​ro·​ama
ˌa-krō-ˈa-mə,
-ˈä-
plural acroamata
ˌa-krō-ˈa-mə-tə,
-ˈä-
: an acroamatic teaching or doctrine

Word History

Etymology

Greek akroama, literally, something heard, from akroasthai to listen; probably akin to Greek akros topmost and to Greek ous ear

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of acroama was in 1579

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“Acroama.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acroama. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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