Definition of prytaneum in English:

prytaneum

(also prytaneion, prytanaeum)

noun ˌprɪtɪˈniːəm

Ancient Greek History

1The public hall of a Greek state or city, in which a sacred fire was kept burning; especially (in ancient Athens) the hall in which distinguished citizens, foreign ambassadors, etc., were entertained at public expense.
2In ancient Athens: the presiding division of the Council of Five Hundred; the prytanes collectively.
3In extended use: a large public building; a place where people of note are assembled.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Grange (fl. 1577), poet. From classical Latin prytanēum and its etymon ancient Greek πρυτανεῖον public hall of a Greek state or city from πρύτανις + -εῖον, suffix forming nouns.

Definition of prytaneum in US English:

prytaneum

(also prytaneion, prytanaeum)

nounˌprɪtɪˈniːəm

Ancient Greek History

1The public hall of a Greek state or city, in which a sacred fire was kept burning; especially (in ancient Athens) the hall in which distinguished citizens, foreign ambassadors, etc., were entertained at public expense.
2In ancient Athens: the presiding division of the Council of Five Hundred; the prytanes collectively.
3In extended use: a large public building; a place where people of note are assembled.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Grange (fl. 1577), poet. From classical Latin prytanēum and its etymon ancient Greek πρυτανεῖον public hall of a Greek state or city from πρύτανις + -εῖον, suffix forming nouns.

单词	prytaneum
释义	Definition of prytaneum in English: prytaneum (also prytaneion, prytanaeum) noun ˌprɪtɪˈniːəm Ancient Greek History 1The public hall of a Greek state or city, in which a sacred fire was kept burning; especially (in ancient Athens) the hall in which distinguished citizens, foreign ambassadors, etc., were entertained at public expense. 2In ancient Athens: the presiding division of the Council of Five Hundred; the prytanes collectively. 3In extended use: a large public building; a place where people of note are assembled. Origin Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Grange (fl. 1577), poet. From classical Latin prytanēum and its etymon ancient Greek πρυτανεῖον public hall of a Greek state or city from πρύτανις + -εῖον, suffix forming nouns. Definition of prytaneum in US English: prytaneum (also prytaneion, prytanaeum) nounˌprɪtɪˈniːəm Ancient Greek History 1The public hall of a Greek state or city, in which a sacred fire was kept burning; especially (in ancient Athens) the hall in which distinguished citizens, foreign ambassadors, etc., were entertained at public expense. 2In ancient Athens: the presiding division of the Council of Five Hundred; the prytanes collectively. 3In extended use: a large public building; a place where people of note are assembled. Origin Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Grange (fl. 1577), poet. From classical Latin prytanēum and its etymon ancient Greek πρυτανεῖον public hall of a Greek state or city from πρύτανις + -εῖον, suffix forming nouns.
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