phrontistery

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Definition of phrontistery in English English dictionary

a thinking place

an establishment devoted to education or study

A place for study or for contemplation

{i} place where one can study and learn (such as a university); place for contemplating

an establishment for study and learning (sometimes including modern universities)

Etymology

() Ancient Greek φροντιστήριον (phrontistērion), from φροντιστής (phrontistēs, “a thinker”), from φρονέω (phroneō, “to think”).