parthenon

[PAR-thuh-non]
nounmasculinepl: partenons
Partenão
1. An ancient Greek temple dedicated to Athena, goddess of wisdom, located on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
The Parthenon is one of the most important surviving buildings of Classical Greece.
O Partenão é um dos edifícios mais importantes da Grécia Clássica que ainda sobrevivem.
2. A structure or building designed in imitation of the classical Greek Parthenon
The museum was built as a modern parthenon to honor classical architecture.
O museu foi construído como um partenão moderno para homenagear a arquitetura clássica.
The Parthenon is a UNESCO World Heritage site and symbol of ancient Greek civilization, widely studied in schools and universities across Brazil and Portugal. It represents the pinnacle of classical Greek architecture and is frequently referenced in discussions of Western cultural heritage.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
templesanctuaryshrine

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Partenão
Standard translation used in educational and cultural contexts
Portugal
Partenão
Same translation as Brazilian Portuguese; refers to the historical monument

Related Words

AcropolisAthensAthenaclassical architectureAncient Greece

Related Idioms & Phrases

a parthenon of knowledge
as perfect as the Parthenon
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