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Meaning of gymnasium
gym•na•si•um
Pronunciation: ( jim-nā'zē-um), [key]
— pl. -si•ums, -si•a
- a building or room designed and equipped for indoor sports, exercise, or physical education.
- a place where Greek youths met for exercise and discussion.
gym•na•si•um
Pronunciation: (gim•nä'zē•um), [key]
— pl. -si•ums, -si•a
- (often cap.) (in continental Europe, esp. Germany) a classical school preparatory to the universities.
See also:
- gymnasium (Thesaurus)