gymnasium
A type of secondary school in some European countries which typically prepares students for university.
Other meanings
A public place or building where Ancient Greek youths took exercise, with running and wrestling grounds, baths, and halls for conversation.
A large room or building for indoor sports.
Related words
- gymnasial
- gymnatorium
- trainasium
- trimnasium
Word history
From Ancient Greek "γυμνάσιον" (exercise, school).
Where this comes from
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