Noun: athenaeum ,a-thu'nee-um
- A literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning
"The athenaeum hosted weekly lectures on various academic topics";
- atheneum
- A place where reading materials are available
"The local athenaeum housed an impressive collection of rare books";
- atheneum
Derived forms: athenaeums
Type of: club, depository library, gild, guild, library, lodge, order, social club, society
Encyclopedia: Athenaeum, Melbourne