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Parthenon

UK/ˈpɑːθənən//ˈpɑːɹθənɑːn/

Parthenon proper noun: an ancient temple to Athena and monument in the city of Athens. It is a symbol of Greek achievement in the arts and of Athenian democracy.

parthenon: an ancient temple to Athena and monument in the city of Athens. It is a symbol of Greek achievement...
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Proper noun

Parthenon

  1. An ancient temple to Athena and monument in the city of Athens. It is a symbol of Greek achievement in the arts and of Athenian democracy.

Parthenon meaning in Arabic and Persian

Parthenon in Arabic

ancient temple to Athena
بارثينون

Parthenon in Persian

ancient temple to Athena
پارتنون

Origin of Parthenon

From Ancient Greek Παρθενών (Parthenṓn), from παρθενών (parthenṓn, “women's chamber”), from παρθένος (parthénos, “virgin; young woman”).

Questions about Parthenon

What does Parthenon mean?
Parthenon means an ancient temple to Athena and monument in the city of Athens. It is a symbol of Greek achievement in the arts and of Athenian democracy.
What is Parthenon in Arabic?
Parthenon in Arabic is بارثينون. See Parthenon meaning in Arabic.
What part of speech is Parthenon?
Parthenon is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Parthenon?
Parthenon is pronounced /ˈpɑːθənən/ (UK).

Words near Parthenon in the dictionary

  1. parthenogens
  2. parthenogeny
  3. parthenolatry
  4. parthenolide
  5. parthenology
  6. Parthenon
  7. Parthenope
  8. Parthenopean
  9. parthenophile
  10. parthenophiles
  11. parthenophilia

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