Definition of LYCEUM

lyceum

Plural: lycea, lyceums

Noun

  • A public hall for lectures or discussions; a literary institution.
  • a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
  • a public hall for lectures and concerts
  • A public hall designed for lectures, readings, or concerts.
  • A school, especially European, at a stage between elementary school and college, a lycée.
  • An association for literary improvement.

Examples

  • The intellectual atmosphere of a lyceum was perfect for a thoughtful game of Scrabble.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek Λύκειον (Lúkeion) (the name of a gymnasium, or athletic training facility, near Athens where Aristotle established his school), from Λύκειος, from Proto-Greek *λύκη), "light." The meaning of the epithet "Lyceus" later became associated with Apollo's mother Leto, who was the patron goddess of Lycia (Λυκία) and who was identified with the wolf (λύκος). Doublet of lycée.

Synonyms

Gymnasium, lycee, middle school, secondary school

Scrabble Score: 13

lyceum: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
lyceum: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lyceum: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

lyceum: valid Words With Friends Word