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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Haig began writing a version of the script shortly after the play debuted at the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh in May 2014.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Perhaps the Lyceum Speech has lingered outside the main Lincoln canon because it does not sound like the man Eric Foner, a historian, has called “Our Lincoln.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025
Having captured his first photos of Marley in 1973, Morris was there to picture him again when the reggae star returned to London two years later to play a legendary gig at the Lyceum Theatre.
From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025
British theatre has "a serious problem" with the reduction in opportunities, added Brining, who is about to move from Leeds Playhouse to run the Edinburgh Lyceum.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2025
I grabbed my books and dashed out; halfway to the Lyceum, I realized I was running, and forced myself to slow to a walk.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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