salon

Meanings

• noun

  A gathering place for intellectual and creative people to discuss and share ideas.

  - "The salon was a hub for artists, writers, and philosophers in 18th century France."
  - "She attended a weekly salon to discuss the latest literary trends."

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Pronunciation

1. /səˈlɒn/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1785257"

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Synonyms

cenacle , circle , guest room , hall , lounge , parlor

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with salon
malone , ponalone , salmon

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Variants

List of all variants of salon that leads to same result
salon , salons , salon des refuses , beauty parlor , beauty salon , beauty shop , beauty shops

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Etymology

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From the French word 'salon,' meaning 'drawing room' or 'reception room'.

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Trivia

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1. The famous French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a regular attendee of the salon of Madame Geoffrin.

2. The term 'salon' has also been used to describe a group exhibition of art, especially in the 19th century.

3. Salons were often hosted by wealthy patrons who used them as a way to display their art collections and show off their social status.

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Related Concepts

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1. think tank: A group of experts or intellectuals who come together to discuss and research important issues. Salons can be seen as early forms of think tanks.

2. intellectual movement: A group of people who share similar ideas and values, often associated with a particular artistic, literary, or philosophical movement. Salons were important sites of intellectual movement in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Culture

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Salons have played an important role in the history of art, literature, and intellectual discourse. They provided a space for people to exchange ideas, challenge each other's thinking, and collaborate on new projects.

How to Memorize "salon"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a room filled with people engaged in lively discussion and debate.
   - Imagine yourself attending a salon and contributing to the intellectual discourse.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'salon' with the idea of a gathering place for intellectual and creative people.
   - Think of salons as a place where new ideas are born and discussed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S-A-L-O-N to remember the definition: 'A gathering place for intellectual and creative people to discuss and share ideas.'

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