Pantheon

English

proper noun
Definitions
  • The circular Roman temple dedicated to all the gods in 27 in Rome, rebuilt c. 125 and later consecrated as church.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Pantheon derived from Ancient Greek Πάνθειον (a temple of all gods), πᾶν (all, everything) + Ancient Greek θείος (of for the gods).

Origin

Ancient Greek

θείος

Gloss

of for the gods

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