gymnasium

Meanings

• noun

  A large open-aired ancient Greek building where athletic training and educational instruction were given.

• noun

  A school providing general education from primary to secondary level.

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Pronunciation

1. /dʒɪmˈneɪ.zi.əm/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

gym , prep school

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Variants

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gymnasia , gymnasium , gymnasiums

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Etymology

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From Greek gymnazein ('to train') + -asium ('a place for').

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded Olympic Games were held in the ancient Greek city of Olympia in 776 BC. The games were held every four years and were held in a gymnasium.

2. The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates is believed to have taught in a gymnasium.

3. Many modern schools and universities are named after ancient Greek gymnasia.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stadium: A large open-aired structure where large public events such as sports, concerts, and other forms of entertainment take place. In ancient Greece, stadiums were often built near gymnasia.

2. Amphitheater: A large, circular or elliptical open-aired structure where public events such as plays, concerts, and gladiatorial contests were held in ancient Rome. Amphitheaters were often built near gymnasia.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, gymnasia were the centers of athletic training and education. They were open-aired buildings where students would train in various athletic activities, such as running, wrestling, and throwing the discus. The gymnasium was also a place where students would receive their educational instruction. In modern times, a gymnasium is a school providing general education from primary to secondary level.

How to Memorize "gymnasium"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large open-aired building with students training and learning.
   - Visualize ancient Greek athletes training and competing in various events.
   - Visualize a modern school building with students attending classes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gymnasium' with the idea of training and education.
   - Associate the word 'gymnasium' with ancient Greece and the Olympics.
   - Associate the word 'gymnasium' with modern schools and education.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Gym = Get Your Mind.
   - Gym = Great Yards for Movement.
   - Gym = Goes Your Mind Everyday.

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