prytaneum

American  

[prit-n-ee-uhm] / ˌprɪt nˈi əm /

noun

1. a public building in ancient Greece, containing the symbolic hearth of the community and commonly resembling a private dwelling in plan, used as a community meeting place and as a lodging for guests of the community.

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prytaneum British  

/ ˌprɪtəˈniːəm /

noun

1. the public hall of a city in ancient Greece

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Etymology

Origin of prytaneum

1590–1600; < Latin prytanēum < Greek prytaneîon, akin to prýtanis prince, ruler, chief

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Example Sentences

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prytaneum

Thus the prytaneum grew into a religious institution.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various

The prytaneum and the state were convertible terms.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various

The use of a common prytaneum, of circular form, like the Roman temple of Vesta, testified to the common origin of the North American Assinais and Maichas.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various

No Greek or Roman army crossed the frontier without carrying an altar where the fire taken from the prytaneum burned night and day.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various

As Hestia had her home in the prytaneum, special temples dedicated to her are of rare occurrence.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various

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