γυμνάσιον

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From the stem of γυμνάζω (gumnázō, to exercise), from γυμνός (gumnós, naked), and -ιον (-ion), neuter of adjective suffix -ιος (-ios).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

γῠμνᾰ́σιον (gumnásionn (genitive γῠμνᾰσίου); second declension

  1. (in the plural) bodily exercises
  2. gymnastic school, school

Declension

Descendants

  • Greek: γυμνάσιο (gymnásio)
  • Latin: gymnasium (see there for further descendants)

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