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lyceum

ly·ce·um [ lī s əm ] (plural ly·ce·ums)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. building for public events: a building where concerts, lectures, and other public events take place ( usually used in names of buildings )

2. sponsor: an organization that arranges or sponsors public events and entertainment

[Late 16th century. Via Latin< Greek Lukeion (gymnasion), school near Athens < Lukeios, epithet of Apollo]
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