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Gymnasia: meaning, definitions and examples

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gymnasia

 

[ ɡɪmˈneɪziə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

educational institution

Gymnasia are secondary schools in some European countries, especially Germany and the Nordic countries, that provide a rigorous academic education in preparation for university. They often focus on classical education and include subjects like languages, mathematics, and sciences.

Synonyms

grammar school, high school, secondary school

Examples of usage

  • She attended a gymnasium in Berlin.
  • The gymnasium offers a comprehensive curriculum.
  • Students at the gymnasium often pursue higher education.
  • They require entrance examinations for admission.

Translations

Translations of the word "gymnasia" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ginásio

🇮🇳 जिम्नेजियम

🇩🇪 Gymnasium

🇮🇩 gymnasium

🇺🇦 гімназія

🇵🇱 gimnazjum

🇯🇵 ギムナジウム

🇫🇷 gymnase

🇪🇸 gimnasio

🇹🇷 jimnastik okulu

🇰🇷 체육관

🇸🇦 مدرسة ثانوية

🇨🇿 gymnázium

🇸🇰 gymnázium

🇨🇳 文理中学

🇸🇮 gimnazija

🇮🇸 gymnasí

🇰🇿 гимназия

🇬🇪 გიმნაზია

🇦🇿 ginaziyа

🇲🇽 gimnasio

Etymology

The term 'gymnasium' originates from the ancient Greek word 'gymnasion', which referred to a public place for exercise, physical training, and education. In ancient Greece, gymnasia were facilities where men could engage in physical exercises and sports, and they also served as venues for philosophical discussions and education. Over the centuries, the concept evolved, and by the Middle Ages, gymnasia began to represent schools that focused on classical education. In modern times, particularly in European countries, 'gymnasium' specifically denotes a type of secondary school that combines rigorous academic subjects with physical education. The influence of the ancient Greek educational systems played a significant role in shaping the modern understanding of gymnasia as institutions that balance both physical and intellectual training.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,415 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.