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- DictionaryPan·the·on/ˈpanTHēˌän/
noun
- 1. a group of particularly respected, famous, or important people: "the pantheon of the all-time greats"
- 2. all the gods of a people or religion collectively: "the deities of the Hindu pantheon"
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Learn the origin, usage and examples of the word pantheon, which can refer to the gods of a people, a temple dedicated to all the gods, or a group of illustrious persons or things. Find out the difference between pantheon and Pantheon, and explore related words and articles.
noun. a domed circular temple at Rome, erected a.d. 120–124 by Hadrian, used as a church since a.d. (lowercase) a public building containing tombs or memorials of the illustrious dead of a nation.
Learn the meaning of pantheon as a noun in English, with different senses related to gods, groups, and buildings. See how to use pantheon in sentences and compare it with related words.
Learn the meaning of pantheon as a noun, with synonyms, pronunciation and usage notes. Find out how to use pantheon in different contexts, such as religion, culture and history.
Learn the meaning of pantheon as a noun in English, with different senses related to gods, groups, and buildings. See how to use pantheon in sentences and compare it with synonyms and antonyms.
The actual Pantheon was a temple built by the Romans — but we use it to mean any group of exalted figures. To place someone in a pantheon is to decide that they belong to a "club" whose members are all only the greatest people to have done the same thing. It's like a little temple of little gods.
Pantheon is a term for a temple or a group of gods, or a monument to heroes. Learn the origin, usage and synonyms of pantheon from various sources and languages.
