Definition of GYMNASIUM

gymnasium

Meanings

Plural: gymnasia, gymnasiums

Noun

  • a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
  • athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training
  • A large room or building for indoor sports.
  • A type of secondary school in some European countries which typically prepares students for university.
  • A public place or building where Ancient Greek youths took exercise, with running and wrestling grounds, baths, and halls for conversation.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin gymnasium, from Ancient Greek γυμνάσιον (gumnásion, “exercise, school”), from γυμνός (gumnós, “naked”), because Greek athletes trained naked.

Synonyms

gym, lycee, lyceum, middle school, secondary school

Scrabble Score: 17

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Words With Friends Score: 21

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