Museum
/mjuːˈziːəm/
The meaning and definition of Museum, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
- A building or institution dedicated to the acquisition, conservation, study, exhibition, and educational interpretation of objects having scientific, historical, cultural or artistic value.
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Origin
From Latin museum, from Ancient Greek Μουσεῖον.
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Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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