Gymnasium (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural gym·na·si·ums, gym·na·si·a [jim-ney-zee-uh, -zhuh]. /dʒɪmˈneɪ zi ə, -ʒə/.
  1. a building or room designed and equipped for indoor sports, exercise, or physical education.
  2. a place where Greek youths met for exercise and discussion.
noun, plural gym·na·si·ums, gym·na·si·a [gim-nah-zee-uh]. /gɪmˈnɑ zi ə/.
  1. (in continental Europe, especially Germany) a classical school preparatory to the universities.
noun plural -siums or -sia (-zɪə)
  1. a large room or hall equipped with bars, weights, ropes, etc, for games or physical training
  2. (in various European countries) a secondary school that prepares pupils for university
Gymnasium (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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