pantheon
|pan/the/on|
🇺🇸
/ˈpænθiˌɒn/
🇬🇧
/ˈpænθiən/
all gods or esteemed group
Etymology
'pantheon' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'pantheion,' where 'pan-' meant 'all' and 'theion' meant 'of the gods.'
'pantheion' transformed into the Latin word 'pantheon,' and eventually became the modern English word 'pantheon' through Old French.
Initially, it meant 'a temple for all gods,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a group of esteemed individuals.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a temple dedicated to all the gods.
The ancient Romans built a pantheon to honor their deities.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a group of particularly respected, famous, or important people.
The scientist was inducted into the pantheon of great minds.
Synonyms
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