lyceum
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9.6
- noun
- /laɪˈsiːəm/
:
liceo
- The study of art is a central component of the after-school program at the lyceum.
Examples
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Once, while visiting the lyceum, we had the opportunity to view a lecture sponsored by the Soros Scholars Program.
Academic text (2001) -
We happened to be working one day in the lyceum when new computers arrived.
Academic text (2001) -
The teachers from the lyceum have now initiated a version of the Academic Olympiad for schools in the Moscow area.
Academic text (2001) -
The lyceum has a modern, networked, multimedia PC lab available to students and teachers.
Academic text (2001) -
Plato founded the Academy, and Plato's best student, Aristotle, founded the Lyceum.
Academic text (2002) -
The medieval church schools, the proto-universities, were heirs of the Platonic Academy and the Aristotelian Lyceum.
Academic text (1994) -
The community center organized various events at the lyceum to promote local culture.
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After the lecture, attendees gathered in the lyceum for refreshments and discussion.
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The famous musician performed a concert at the lyceum last Saturday, attracting a large audience.
Synonyms
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3.7
A large room with seats where people sit to watch or listen to events
30
3.5
A large, fancy building used for public shows
19
2.5
A large building or room where people hear live music, especially classical
3
2.7
A large room in a school or community centre where people gather for meetings and events
2
3.2
A large room or building used for shows and displays
1
9.8
An old Greek and Roman theatre for music and poetry
1
9.1
A large elegant place for dancing and music
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Etymology
Lyceum comes from the Greek Lykeion, the place in Athens where the famous teacher Aristotle taught public lessons. So a lyceum today often means a public hall for lectures, concerts, and other talks or performances.