n. [ L. gymnasiarchus, Gr. gymnasi`archos; gymna`sion + 'a`rchein to govern: cf. F. gymnasiarque. ] (Gr. Antiq.) An Athenian officer who superintended the gymnasia, and provided the oil and other necessaries at his own expense. [ 1913 Webster ]
pos>n.; pl. E. Gymnasiums L. Gymnasia [ L., fr. Gr. gymna`sion, fr. gymna`zein to exercise (naked), fr. gymo`s naked. ] 1. A place or building where athletic exercises are performed; a school for gymnastics. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A school for the higher branches of literature and science; a preparatory school for the university; -- used esp. of German schools of this kind. [ 1913 Webster ]
More like ordinary schools of gymnasia than universities. Hallam. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. gymnasth`s a trainer of athletes: cf. F. gymnaste. See Gymnasium. ] One who teaches or practices gymnastic exercises; the manager of a gymnasium; an athlete.
{ } a. [ L. gymnasticus, Gr. gymnastiko`s: cf. F. gymnastique. See Gymnasium. ] 1. Pertaining to athletic exercises intended for health, defense, or diversion; -- originally said of games or exercises, as running, leaping, wrestling, throwing the discus, the javelin, etc.; in modern times more specifically applied to athletic exercises demonstrating balance and agility, such as tumbling, somersaulting, and bodily maneuvers performed on special equipment such as parallel bars or a balance beam; as, gymnastic exercises, contests, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. pertaining to disciplinary exercises for the intellect. [ 1913 Webster ]
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