Meaning of gymnasium | Babel Free
d͡ʒɪmˈneɪ.zi.əmDefinitions
- A large room or building for indoor sports
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A large room or building for indoor sports. formal
- A type of secondary school in some European countries which typically prepares students for university
- A type of secondary school in some European countries which typically prepares students for university.
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A public place or building where Ancient Greek youths took exercise, with running and wrestling grounds, baths, and halls for conversation. historical
- A public place or building where Ancient Greek youths took exercise, with running and wrestling grounds, baths, and halls for conversation
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“Near-synonyms: grammar school, prep school”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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