an institution for popular education providing discussions, lectures, concerts, etc.
a building for such activities.
(initial capital letter) the gymnasium where Aristotle taught, in ancient Athens.
a lycée.
a public building for concerts, lectures, etc
a cultural organization responsible for presenting concerts, lectures, etc
another word for lycée
a school and sports ground of ancient Athens: site of Aristotle's discussions with his pupils
the Aristotelian school of philosophy
First recorded in 1570–80; from Latin Lycēum, Lycīum, from Greek Lýkeion place in Athens, so named from the neighboring temple of Apollo; noun use of neuter of lýkeios, epithet of Apollo, variously explained
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When someone asked about “pét nat” wines—short for pétillant naturel, a trendy sparkling variety—one young techie pulled faces that would trigger expulsion from a Swiss lyceum.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
He won his baccalaureate, and for four years taught history at a lyceum in Hanoi.
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With the facile ease of a lyceum lecturer, Evita Per�n delved into the ancient authors.
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It is a cardinal principle with lyceum workers, however, to make every possible effort to get through to their engagements at whatever inconvenience or cost.
From From Pillar to Post Leaves from a Lecturer's Note-Book by Bangs, John Kendrick
To these graphic pictures of the "lyceum lecturer" we would add one more which was given by Mr. J.W.
From Life of Oliver Wendell Holmes by Brown, E. E.
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