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

Language is a process of free creation; its laws and principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even the interpretation and use of words involves a process of free creation.
Noam Chomsky