Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

athenianism

/əˈθiː.ni.ən.ɪzəm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: athe-ni-an-ism
IPA: /əˈθiː.ni.ən.ɪzəm/

16

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The veneration of the culture of ancient Athens and the attempt to emulate some of its characteristics.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"In what degree these descendants show that their Athenianism is subordinate to the thought of the Epistle or the Epistle subordinate to Athenianism is a subject we need not here search into."
"Also the 'Athenian society' requires that this actual world exemplifies a certain systematic scheme, amid which 'Athenianism' is realizable."
"Dunton seems to expect that his readers will find the conventions of Athenianism amusing or endearing rather than disappointing, frustrating or deceitful."
"In the volume's dedication, he defines Athenianism as novelty and locates its origins in his friendship with Rowe[…]."

Etymology

From Athenian + -ism.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: Athenian
Suffix: -ism

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

How do you pronounce athenianism?: The recorded pronunciation is /əˈθiː.ni.ən.ɪzəm/.
What does athenianism mean?: The veneration of the culture of ancient Athens and the attempt to emulate some of its characteristics.
Where does athenianism come from?: From Athenian + -ism.

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