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Parthenon definition: the temple of Athena Parthenos on the Acropolis at Athens, completed c438 b.c. by Ictinus and Callicrates and decorated by Phidias. See examples of PARTHENON used in a sentence.
noun. the temple on the Acropolis in Athens built in the 5th century bc and regarded as the finest example of the Greek Doric order. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Examples of 'Parthenon' in a sentence. Parthenon.
noun. pan· the· on ˈpan (t)-thē-ˌän. -ən. plural pantheons. 1. a. : the gods of a people. especially : the officially recognized gods. Two other deities from the vast pantheon of ancient Mesopotamia deserve special mention. These are the sinister powers of the underworld, Ereshkigal and Nergal. John Gray.
noun. Par· the· non ˈpär-thə-ˌnän. : a Doric temple of Athena built on the acropolis at Athens in the fifth century b.c. Examples of Parthenon in a Sentence.
Origin & history. From Ancient Greek Παρθενών, from παρθενών (" women 's chamber "), from παρθένος (" virgin; young woman ") Pronunciation. ( Brit. Eng.) IPA: /ˈpɑːθənən/ ( Amer. Eng.) IPA: /ˈpɑːrθənɑːn/ Proper noun. Parthenon. An ancient temple to Athena and monument in the city of Athens.
Par•the•non (pär′ thə non′, -nən), n. Architecture the temple of Athena Parthenos on the Acropolis at Athens, completed c438b.c.by Ictinus and Callicrates and decorated by Phidias: regarded as the finest Doric temple. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Parthenon /ˈpɑːθəˌnɒn -nən / n.
Definition. The Parthenon is an ancient temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patroness. Built in the 5th century BCE during the height of the Athenian empire, this architectural marvel symbolizes both the power and cultural achievements of ancient Athens.
