ath·e·nae·um
| \ ˌa-thə-ˈnē-əm
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variants:
or atheneum
Definition of athenaeum
1
: a building or room in which books, periodicals, and newspapers are kept for use
2
: a literary or scientific association
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“Athenaeum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/athenaeum. Accessed 25 Jun. 2022.
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