Lyceum (noun)

1. A school or institution for instruction in various branches of learning, especially in ancient Greece.
2. A public hall or building used for lectures, concerts, and other cultural events.

Origin:

The word lyceum comes from the greek word λύκειον (lykeion), which means "place of study" or "school". it originally referred to the academy in athens, which was a school of philosophy and was named after the greek god apollo lyceus. the word lyceum was first recorded in english in the early 16th century.

Examples:

1. The ancient Greek Lyceum was a center for philosophical and scientific research.
2. The local lyceum provided adult education classes in the evenings.
3. The lyceum was hosting a lecture series on the history of art and architecture.
4. He attended the lyceum to see a live performance of Shakespeare's play.
5. The lyceum was a popular gathering place for the community, offering both education and entertainment.