Parthenon

American  

[pahr-thuh-non, -nuhn] / ˈpɑr θəˌnɒn, -nən /

noun

1. the temple of Athena Parthenos on the Acropolis at Athens, completed c438 b.c. by Ictinus and Callicrates and decorated by Phidias: regarded as the finest Doric temple.

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Parthenon British  

/ -nən, ˈpɑːθəˌnɒn /

noun

1. the temple on the Acropolis in Athens built in the 5th century _bc and regarded as the finest example of the Greek Doric order

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Parthenon Cultural  

1. The central building on the Acropolis in Athens (see also Athens), now partly in ruins. Built in ancient times as a temple, it served as a model for much of Greek and Roman architecture.

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The Parthenon won’t be built for another 800 years; likewise, Athenian democracy is centuries away.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026

“More consumers are turning to savings and credit to sustain spending,” wrote economists Gregory Daco and Lydia Boussour of EY Parthenon.

From MarketWatch ● May 16, 2026

The jewel of the program was the Parthenon, which was part temple to Athena and part strongbox for the tribute that flowed to Athens.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026

The tax refunds are running about 14% higher than last year, which translates into a gain of roughly $290 per household, according to Greg Daco, chief economist at EY Parthenon.

From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026

She stared at the model of the Parthenon on her computer screen and thought about the argument with Athena.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan