museum
/mjuˈziəm/
UK: /mjuːˈziːəm/
museum
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Definition
A building or institution dedicated to the acquisition, conservation, study, exhibition, and educational interpretation of objects having scientific, historical, cultural or artistic value.
Etymology
From Latin mūsēum (“library, study”), from Ancient Greek Μουσεῖον (Mouseîon), shrine of the Muses (Μοῦσα (Moûsa)).
Example Sentences
- "visit the history museum"
- "They're opening a new coin exhibition at the local museum."
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