pantheon — a temple dedicated to all the gods of a people or religion
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a temple dedicated to all the gods of a people or religion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpænθiɑːn/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother thinks BTS has joined the pantheon of legendary musicians, right next to Elvis.
- Shakespeare occupies a permanent place in the pantheon of English literature.
- The Roman Pantheon has survived earthquakes, wars, and even terrible tourist photos for nearly 2,000 years.
pantheon
NOUN[/ˈpænθiɑːn/]
a temple dedicated to all the gods of a people or religion
a temple dedicated to all the gods of a people or religion
Under neon lights, a faithful peon tends the Pantheon.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Pantheon derives from Greek pantheion, a compound meaning 'temple of all gods' or 'house of all gods'. The famous circular Roman temple known as the Pantheon exemplifies this, having been a sacred space dedicated to all deities.
Breakdown
pan- (all) + theos (god) + -on (place/building), literally 'place of all gods'.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother thinks BTS has joined the pantheon of legendary musicians, right next to Elvis.”
“Shakespeare occupies a permanent place in the pantheon of English literature.”
“The Roman Pantheon has survived earthquakes, wars, and even terrible tourist photos for nearly 2,000 years.”
“She hopes to enter the pantheon of Nobel Prize winners someday.”
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