atheneum

• Существительное, обозначающее литературное или научное объединение, посвященное продвижению знаний, или место, такое как библиотека или читальный зал, где доступны книги и другие материалы для чтения.

A noun referring to a literary or scientific association dedicated to the promotion of learning, or a place such as a library or reading room where books and other reading materials are available.

1. Literary or scientific societyC1formal

   An association or institution dedicated to the promotion of learning, literature, science, or the arts.

   Атенеум

   • He was invited to lecture at the local atheneum.
   • The city's atheneum hosted a series of lectures on astronomy.
   • Members of the atheneum gathered to discuss the latest scientific discoveries.

   Синонимыacademyinstituteinstitutionsociety

2. C1formal

   A place, such as a library or reading room, where books, periodicals, and other materials are available for study or reading.

   Библиотека или читальный зал

   • She spent the afternoon researching at the atheneum.
   • The atheneum houses a rare collection of 19th-century manuscripts.
   • Students often use the quiet reading rooms of the atheneum for study.

   Синонимыbibliothecalibraryreading room