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oceanarium

Pronunciation: /ˌəʊʃəˈnɛːrɪəm/

Definition of oceanarium

noun (plural oceanariums or oceanaria /-rɪə/)

  • a large seawater aquarium in which marine animals are kept for study and public entertainment.

Origin:

1940s: from ocean, on the pattern of aquarium

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