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Meaning of gymnasium | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
d͡ʒɪmˈneɪ.zi.əm

Definitions

  1. A large room or building for indoor sports
  2. A large room or building for indoor sports.
  3. A type of secondary school in some European countries which typically prepares students for university
  4. A type of secondary school in some European countries which typically prepares students for university.
  5. A public place or building where Ancient Greek youths took exercise, with running and wrestling grounds, baths, and halls for conversation.
  6. 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.
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