Added 9 October 2026
museum
/mjuːˈziːəm/ noun
In Latin: mūsēum Wiktionary
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A building or institution dedicated to the acquisition, conservation, study, exhibition, and educational interpretation of objects having scientific, historical, cultural or artistic value.
visit the history museum
verb
Origin
From Latin mūsēum (“library, study”), from Ancient Greek Μουσεῖον (Mouseîon), shrine of the Muses (Μοῦσα (Moûsa)). Doublet of mosaic.
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