gymnasia

gym·na·si·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gim-nah-zee-uh]
- /gɪmˈnɑ zi ə/
- /dʒɪm.ˈneɪ.ziəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gim-nah-zee-uh]
- /gɪmˈnɑ zi ə/

Definitions of gymnasia word

noun gymnasia a plural of gymnasium2 . 1
noun plural gymnasia a building or room designed and equipped for indoor sports, exercise, or physical education. 1
noun plural gymnasia a place where Greek youths met for exercise and discussion. 1
noun plural gymnasia (often initial capital letter) (in continental Europe, especially Germany) a classical school preparatory to the universities. 1
noun gymnasia Plural form of gymnasium. 1
noun gymnasia plural of gymnasium. 0

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Origin of gymnasia

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Latin: a public school for gymnastics < Greek gymnásion gymnastic school (derivative of gymnázein to train in the nude

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Parts of speech for Gymnasia

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gymnasia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

gymnasia usage trend in Literature

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