Associations to the word «Athenaeum»

Wiktionary

ATHENAEUM, noun. An association for the advancement of learning, particularly in the fields of science or literature.
ATHENAEUM, noun. A building for storing books or newspapers; a library, reading room etc.

Dictionary definition

ATHENAEUM, noun. A literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning.
ATHENAEUM, noun. A place where reading materials are available.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope