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emporium

|em/po/ri/um|

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🇺🇸

/ɛmˈpɔːriəm/

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/ɪmˈpɔːriəm/

large retail store

Etymology
Etymology Information

'emporium' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'emporium', where 'emporium' meant 'marketplace'.

Historical Evolution

'emporium' changed from the Latin word 'emporium' and eventually became the modern English word 'emporium'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'marketplace', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a large retail store'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.

The new emporium in town offers everything from clothes to electronics.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/03/03 11:36