1. plural of gymnasium; large rooms or buildings equipped for indoor sports, exercise, and physical education
2. plural of gymnasium; in some European countries, academic secondary schools that prepare students for university
Usage: European education systems

Examples

• The school district built three new gymnasia to accommodate growing enrollment.
• Students gathered in the gymnasia for the annual fitness testing.
• The university’s athletic complex includes multiple gymnasia for different sports.
• In Germany, gymnasia are considered elite academic institutions.
• The gymnasia in several European countries offer rigorous classical education.
• Both gymnasia were equipped with modern exercise equipment.
• The gymnasia served as emergency shelters during the storm.