noun Uncommon

pantheon

PAN-thee-uhn

Pantheon (noun) means a temple dedicated to all the gods of a religion. Example: “Tourists still flock to see the ancient pantheon in Rome.”

noun

A temple dedicated to all the gods of a religion.

"Tourists still flock to see the ancient pantheon in Rome."

The complete collection of gods worshipped by a particular culture, or a group of especially honoured figures.

"Zeus and Hera are central figures in the Greek pantheon."

"She is now firmly part of the pantheon of great jazz singers."

How to use pantheon

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe full set of gods in a mythology, or by extension, an elite group of honoured figures.

Common pairings

pantheon of gods enter the pantheon

Word forms

pantheons plural, panthea plural

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Etymology

From "Pantheon," the name of the Roman temple built to honour all the gods, ultimately from Greek pan- ("all") + theos ("god").

Origin: Greek

Rhymes for pantheon

Leon neon peon jeon Deon Cheon pigeon Simeon Gideon Joseon galleon dungeon

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pantheon” mean?

The word “pantheon” means a temple dedicated to all the gods of a religion. In plain terms, the full set of gods in a mythology, or by extension, an elite group of honoured figures.

How do you pronounce “pantheon”?

“Pantheon” is pronounced PAN-thee-uhn (/ˈpænθiˌɑn/ in IPA).

How do you use “pantheon” in a sentence?

Here is “pantheon” used in a sentence: “Tourists still flock to see the ancient pantheon in Rome.”

What part of speech is “pantheon”?

“Pantheon” is a noun.

Where does the word “pantheon” come from?

The word “pantheon” comes from Greek. From "Pantheon," the name of the Roman temple built to honour all the gods, ultimately from Greek pan- ("all") + theos ("god").

Is “pantheon” a common word?

“Pantheon” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “pantheon” have?

“Pantheon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a temple dedicated to all the gods of a religion.