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pantheon

/ˈpæn.θi.ɑːn/
pan · the · on
Plural:pantheons
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Adjective:pantheonic
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pantheon Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

All the gods of a people or polytheistic religion considered collectively.

Example

"Zeus was the supreme ruler of the ancient Greek pantheon."

2

A group of particularly respected, famous, or illustrious people in a specific field or society.

Example

"Her groundbreaking research earned her a permanent place in the pantheon of modern physicists."

3

A temple dedicated to all the gods of a religion, or a public building containing tombs or memorials of the famous dead of a nation.

Example

"The monumental domed temple in Rome is the best-preserved ancient pantheon in the world."

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• Nearby Words

pantaloons
pantheism
pantheist
pantheon
panther
panther chameleon
panties

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Pantheon, from Ancient Greek Pantheion ('a temple consecrated to all gods'), formed from pan ('all') and theios ('of or relating to the gods').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pantheon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pantheon
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