Pantheon

Pantheon

ˈpanTHēˌän

Noun

  • A group of particularly respected, famous, or important people.
  • All the gods of a people or religion collectively.

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Example Sentences

“Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, and Patsy Cline are members of the pantheon of classic female country musicians.”

“The vase up for auction displayed the deities of the Greek pantheon.”

“The pantheon of Hall of Fame members will be attending the awards ceremony.”

Word Origin

Greek, early 15th century

Why this word?

If there’s a particular group of people you wish to honor, you could call the collection a pantheon. In ancient Greece and Rome, a pantheon was a temple dedicated to all of the gods. The Pantheon building in Rome is a former Roman temple, and it’s now a Catholic church. Built in the second century, it’s one of the best-preserved examples of Roman architecture. Nearly 2,000 years after it was built, it’s still the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome. 

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