pantheon
noun/ˈpænθiɑn/
Frequency rank: #10,410 most common English word
Meaning
a group of the most important or famous people in a particular field; also, a temple dedicated to all the gods.
Example sentence
The museum's new exhibition celebrates figures who belong in the pantheon of great scientists.
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