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Astronism
Sopharium
Published: 2nd August 2020
Citation: Astronist Institution. (2020). Sopharium. Available: https://www.astronism.com/astronary/entry/sopharium. Last accessed: [date].
ˈsɒfɛːrɪəm
noun
a building used for public Astronist events or religious meetings. (Sopharium) an Astronist organisation, especially a distinct denomination. (the Sopharium) the hierarchy and structure of the Astronist Institution. [mass noun] the Astronist Institution as a political or social force.
DERIVATIVES AND ALTERNATIVE PHRASES
Sophariums | ˈsɒfɛːrɪəm | plural
Sopharia | ˈsɒfɛːrɪə | plural
Sopharial | ˈsɒfɛːrɪəl | adjective
ORIGINS AND ETYMOLOGY
Astro-English: from Astronese, the prefix soph-, denoting philosophy, combined with the suffix -arium denoting a place or building; meaning ‘a place of philosophy.’
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