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词汇 abaton
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Definition of abaton in English:

abaton

noun ˈabət(ə)n
Ancient Greek History
  • 1A place to which access is restricted, especially a sacred space or enclosure; a sanctuary.

  • 2Specifically. An enclosure or building attached to a temple of Asclepius, in which supplicants wishing to be cured slept.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Gentleman's Magazine. From Hellenistic Greek ἄβατον sacred enclosure, use as noun of neuter singular of ancient Greek ἄβατος not to be trodden from ἀ- + βατός accessible, adjective corresponding to βαίνειν to walk, go.

Definition of abaton in US English:

abaton

nounˈabət(ə)n
Ancient Greek History
  • 1A place to which access is restricted, especially a sacred space or enclosure; a sanctuary.

  • 2Specifically. An enclosure or building attached to a temple of Asclepius, in which supplicants wishing to be cured slept.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Gentleman's Magazine. From Hellenistic Greek ἄβατον sacred enclosure, use as noun of neuter singular of ancient Greek ἄβατος not to be trodden from ἀ- + βατός accessible, adjective corresponding to βαίνειν to walk, go.

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