prytaneum

/praɪˈteɪniəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A public building in ancient Greece, especially one that served as the seat of local government and housed the sacred fire.

“The discovery of the prytaneum led archaeologists to a better understanding of the ancient city’s administrative structure.”

Synonyms

  • city hall
  • town hall

Antonyms

  • ruin
  • wasteland