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  

/ ˈpɑːθəˌnɒn, -nən /

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

Not so fast, says Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY Parthenon.

From MarketWatch ● May 29, 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

Attendees will enjoy a drinks reception and dinner seated amid the museum's artefacts -- including in the Duveen Gallery which houses the disputed Parthenon Marbles -- with a silent auction running through the evening.

From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2025

Annabeth could imagine being an Ancient Greek, walking into the Parthenon and seeing this massive goddess with her shield, spear, and python, her free hand holding out Nike, the winged spirit of victory.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan