lyceum (Meaning)
lyceum (n)
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
a public hall for lectures and concerts
lyceum (n.)
A place of exercise with covered walks, in the suburbs of Athens, where Aristotle taught philosophy.
A house or apartment appropriated to instruction by lectures or disquisitions.
A higher school, in Europe, which prepares youths for the university.
An association for debate and literary improvement.
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lyceum Sentence Examples
- The ancient Athenian lyceum was a renowned center for philosophical discourse.
- Aristotle founded his philosophical school, the Lyceum, in 335 BC.
- The Lyceum was a hub for intellectual exchange, where philosophers gathered to discuss ideas.
- Students at the Lyceum were known as "Peripatetics" due to their practice of walking while philosophizing.
- The Lyceum played a significant role in shaping the development of Western philosophy.
- The modern-day term "lyceum" refers to an educational institution or lecture hall.
- Many universities and community colleges have lyceums that host lectures and discussions on a variety of topics.
- The lyceum at my university is a popular venue for guest speakers and public intellectuals.
- I attended a fascinating lyceum lecture last night on the history of science.
- The lyceum movement in the 19th century brought education and culture to rural communities.
FAQs About the word lyceum
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12, a public hall for lectures and concertsA place of exercise wit
auditorium,theatre, amphitheater, garden, theater, playhouse, music hall, arena theater, theater-in-the-round, ballroom
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The ancient Athenian lyceum was a renowned center for philosophical discourse.
Aristotle founded his philosophical school, the Lyceum, in 335 BC.
The Lyceum was a hub for intellectual exchange, where philosophers gathered to discuss ideas.
Students at the Lyceum were known as "Peripatetics" due to their practice of walking while philosophizing.
