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museum

/mjuːˈziːəm/

Meanings
  • noun

    A building in which treasured objects of historical, artistic, or scientific importance are permanently collected and displayed.

    - "The Louvre Museum in Paris is famous for its Mona Lisa painting."
    - "I spent the whole day exploring the natural history museum."

Pronunciation
  1. /mjuˈzi.əm/



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Rhymes
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muse-ium , lume-num , bloom-ium , gum-tree-um
Variants
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museum , museums , museum piece , museum pieces , wax museum , historical museum
Etymology
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From the Greek word 'mouseion', a place dedicated to the Muses, the goddesses of the arts, literature, and sciences.


Trivia
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  1. The Louvre Museum in Paris is the world's largest art museum and a historic monument.

  2. The first museum was established in Alexandria, Egypt, around 300 BC.

  3. The word 'museum' comes from the Greek word 'mouseion', which means 'seat of the Muses'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Art Museum: A type of museum that primarily displays works of art, usually from the past and often of historical, cultural, or artistic significance.

  2. Science Museum: A type of museum that displays and explains various aspects of science and technology, often with interactive exhibits.


Culture
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Museums have been an essential part of human civilization for thousands of years. They serve as repositories of knowledge, preserving and showcasing the art, history, and culture of various civilizations. Museums have been used as symbols of power, prestige, and enlightenment throughout history.

How to Memorize "museum"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a grand building with high ceilings and large, glass cases displaying precious artifacts.
    - Visualize yourself walking through the halls of a museum, taking in the sights and sounds.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'museum' with knowledge, history, and culture.
    - Think of a place where you can learn about the world around you.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'MUSE' to remember the definition: Museums are a place for Must-see, Understood, Significant, and Educational experiences.


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