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emporium

/ɛmˈpɔː.ɹi.əm/

Meanings
  • noun

    A large marketplace or commercial establishment in ancient times where merchants from different regions came to sell their goods.

    - "The emporium was the center of trade in the ancient Roman city."
    - "The emporium sold exotic spices and textiles from the East."

Pronunciation
  1. /ɛmˈpɔ.ɹi.əm/



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Rhymes
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emporium , seminary , celebrity , stationary
Variants
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emporia , emporium , emporiums
Etymology
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From the Greek word 'emporion', meaning 'a marketplace' or 'a trading place'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'emporium' comes from the Latin word 'emporia' which means 'marketplace'.

  2. The largest known ancient emporium was located in the city of Ephesus in modern-day Turkey.

  3. Ancient emporia were often fortified to protect merchants and their goods from raiders and pirates.


Related Concepts
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  1. Marketplace: An emporium is a type of marketplace where merchants from different regions gather to sell their goods.

  2. Trade: An emporium facilitates trade between different regions, enabling the exchange of goods and services.


Culture
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The emporium was an essential part of ancient civilizations, facilitating trade and cultural exchange between different regions. They were often located near harbors or major transportation hubs, making it easy for merchants to bring their goods from far-off lands.

How to Memorize "emporium"

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    - Visualize a large, bustling marketplace filled with merchants from different regions selling their goods.

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    - Associate the word 'emporium' with the image of a large marketplace or commercial establishment.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'emporium' starts with the letter 'E' and sounds like 'emporia' which means 'marketplace' in Latin.


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