Definition of athenaeum

• n. - A temple of Athene, at Athens, in which scholars and poets were accustomed to read their works and instruct students.
• n. - A school founded at Rome by Hadrian.
• n. - A literary or scientific association or club.
• n. - A building or an apartment where a library, periodicals, and newspapers are kept for use.
• n. - A temple of Athene, at Athens, in which scholars and poets were accustomed to read their works and instruct students.
• n. - A school founded at Rome by Hadrian.
• n. - A literary or scientific association or club.
• n. - A building or an apartment where a library, periodicals, and newspapers are kept for use.