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gymnasium

 

[ dʒɪmˈneɪziəm ]

Noun
Sports
Context #1 | Noun

physical education

A gymnasium is a large room or building designed for indoor sports, games, and physical exercise. Often found in schools and fitness centers, gymnasiums are equipped with various athletic equipment and facilities to support diverse activities such as basketball, gymnastics, and aerobics. They serve as a space for physical education classes, team practices, and various events. In addition to physical fitness, gymnasiums can foster social interaction and community engagement.

Synonyms

exercise facility, fitness center, sports hall

Examples of usage

  • The students played basketball in the gymnasium during gym class.
  • Our local gymnasium offers a wide range of fitness classes.
  • The school organized an event in the gymnasium to promote healthy living.

Translations

Translations of the word "gymnasium" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ginásio

🇮🇳 जिम्नेशियम

🇩🇪 Turnhalle

🇮🇩 gymnasium

🇺🇦 гімназія

🇵🇱 gimnazjum

🇯🇵 ギムナジウム

🇫🇷 gymnase

🇪🇸 gimnasio

🇹🇷 jimnastik salonu

🇰🇷 체육관

🇸🇦 صالة رياضية

🇨🇿 gymnázium

🇸🇰 gymnázium

🇨🇳 体育馆

🇸🇮 gimnazija

🇮🇸 íþróttahús

🇰🇿 гимназия

🇬🇪 გიმნაზია

🇦🇿 gymnasium

🇲🇽 gimnasio

Etymology

The word 'gymnasium' originates from the Ancient Greek word 'gymnasion', which referred to a place for athletes to train and compete in physical contests. The term itself is derived from 'gymnazein', meaning 'to exercise naked', related to the practice of training without clothing in ancient Greece. Gymnasiums were not only venues for athletics; they were also centers for philosophical discussion and education. Over the centuries, the meaning of gymnasium evolved, and in modern contexts, it refers to facilities that include arenas for sports and physical education, as well as recreational activities. The adaptation of the gymnasium concept across various cultures has significantly influenced how societies approach physical fitness and education.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,236, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.