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ˈpanθɪən/
n.
- all the gods of a people or religion collectively.
- an ancient temple dedicated to all the gods.
- a collection of particularly famous or important people.
Etymology
ME (referring especially to a circular temple in Rome): via L. from Gk pantheion, from pan ‘all’ + theion ‘holy’ (from theos ‘god’).
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