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pantheon

Pronunciation: /ˈpanθɪən/

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Definition of pantheon

noun

1all the gods of a people or religion collectively:the deities of the Hindu pantheon
(especially in ancient Greece and Rome) a temple dedicated to all the gods.

2a group of famous or important people:the pantheon of the all-time greats
a building in which the illustrious dead of a nation are buried or honoured.

Origin:

late Middle English (referring especially to the Pantheon, a large circular temple in Rome): via Latin from Greek pantheion, from pan 'all' + theion 'holy' (from theos 'god')