A house or building belonging to a guild or fraternity of merchants or tradesmen.

The public hall of a Greek state or city, in which a sacred fire was kept burning; esp. (in ancient Athens) the hall in which distinguished…

An official building, esp. one associated with legal proceedings, as a council chamber, courthouse, or the court or palace of a monarch.

(a) (frequently in plural) (the site of) a building or series of buildings used by the ancient Romans for bathing, relaxing, and socializing; (b)…

A large public building or arena; esp. a theatre, exhibition hall, or sports stadium. Now chiefly U.S.

A public building at a German health resort, provided for the use and entertainment of visitors; hence, sometimes, a similar building at an English…

In Venice, any of the buildings in which the medieval religious confraternities or guilds used to meet, a guildhall; also Historical, one of these…

= cultural centre n. at cultural, adj. n.compounds.

(a) the centre of cultural activity in an area or region; (b) a public building or site for the exhibition or promotion of arts and culture, esp. of…

A building, rooms, or other premises occupied or owned by a club; an establishment providing entertainment, etc., to members and guests; also = nigh…