lyceum
[ lahy-see-uh m ]
/ laɪˈsi əm /
noun
an institution for popular education providing discussions, lectures, concerts, etc.
a building for such activities.
(initial capital letter)
the gymnasium where Aristotle taught, in ancient Athens.
a lycée.
Origin of lyceum
1570–80; < Latin
Lycēum, Lycīum < Greek
Lýkeion place in Athens, so named from the neighboring temple of Apollo; noun use of neuter of
lýkeios, epithet of Apollo, variously explained
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British Dictionary definitions for lyceum (1 of 2)
lyceum
/ (laɪˈsɪəm) /
noun (now chiefly in the names of buildings)
a public building for concerts, lectures, etc
US
a cultural organization responsible for presenting concerts, lectures, etc
another word for lycée
British Dictionary definitions for lyceum (2 of 2)
Lyceum
/ (laɪˈsɪəm) /
noun the Lyceum
a school and sports ground of ancient Athens: site of Aristotle's discussions with his pupils
the Aristotelian school of philosophy
Word Origin for Lyceum
from Greek
Lukeion, named after a temple nearby dedicated to
Apollo Lukeios, an epithet of unknown origin