Historical Gymnasiums

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noun a public place in ancient Greece devoted to the training of wrestlers and other athletes

  • The palaestra was an important part of ancient Greek society, where men would exercise and compete in various sports.
  • Hey, let's go check out the palaestra down the street and maybe get a workout in.
  • I heard the new palaestra in town is lit, we should definitely hit it up.
  • For her, the palaestra of life was where she honed her skills and faced her challenges head-on.