THE ATHENAEUM


Meaning of THE ATHENAEUM in English

A ‧ the ‧ nae ‧ um Club, the /ˌæθɪˈniːəm ˌklʌb/ BrE AmE ( also the Athenaeum )

a GENTLEMAN'S CLUB in central London, especially for men who have done important work in science, literature etc. Since 2002 women have been allowed to join the club.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.