prytaneum

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English

Ruins of the prytaneum of Cassope

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πρυτανεῖον (prutaneîon, town hall).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌpɹaɪˈteɪn.i.əm/, /ˌprɪt.ənˈi.əm/

Noun

prytaneum (plural prytanea)

  1. (historical) The town hall in an Ancient Greek city.

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