(ˈ)lī|sēəm, ˈlī_sēəm noun
( -s )
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Latin Lyceum, gymnasium near ancient Athens where Aristotle taught, from Greek Lykeion, from neuter of Lykeios, epithet of Apollo whose temple was nearby
1. : a place for holding lectures or public discussions
2.
a. : an institution or movement providing public lectures, concerts, and entertainments and generally furthering education
b. : a local branch of such a lyceum
3. : a secondary school in continental Europe ; specifically : lycée
4. Britain : a bombastic and outmoded theatrical style