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grand emporiums


Meanings
  • noun

    Large and elaborate commercial establishments, often selling a wide variety of goods.

    - "The grand emporiums of the 19th century were famous for their vast selection of goods."
    - "Visitors to the grand emporium were amazed by the sheer size and diversity of merchandise."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with grand emporiums
emporiums , seminaries , collegiums
Variants
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emporia , emporium , emporiums
Etymology
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The term 'emporium' comes from the Latin word 'emporium', meaning 'marketplace'. The prefix 'grand' signifies something large or magnificent.


Trivia
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  1. The world's first known emporium was established in China around 1200 BC.

  2. The largest grand emporium in history was Harrods in London, which opened in 1834 and covered over 1 million square feet.


Related Concepts
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  1. Department store: Grand emporiums were precursors to modern department stores, which also offer a wide range of goods under one roof.


Culture
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Grand emporiums were popular during the Victorian era and were often depicted in literature and art as symbols of wealth and prosperity. They played an important role in the development of consumer culture.

How to Memorize "grand emporiums"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, ornate building with a sign that reads 'Grand Emporium'. Visualize the hustle and bustle of shoppers moving about, browsing the various displays of merchandise.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'grand emporium' with the idea of a large, impressive marketplace or shopping center.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym GREAT to remember the meaning of grand emporium: 'Grand' stands for 'large', 'R' for 'range of goods', 'E' for 'elaborate', 'A' for 'amazing selection', and 'T' for 'theater-like atmosphere'.


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