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What is the origin of the word 'gym'?
The word 'gym' is derived from the ancient Greek term 'gymnasion'.
Where are gyms commonly found?
Gyms are commonly found in athletic and fitness centers, and as activity and learning spaces in educational institutions.
In what ways is 'gym' used as slang?
'Gym' is slang for 'fitness centre' and is often an area for indoor recreation.
What are some of the activities and sports commonly associated with 'gyms' in Western countries?
In Western countries, 'gyms' often describe places with indoor or outdoor courts for basketball, hockey, tennis, boxing or wrestling, and with equipment and machines used for physical development training, or to do exercises.
In many European countries, what can 'Gymnasium' also describe?
In many European countries, Gymnasium (and variations of the word) also can describe a secondary school that prepares students for higher education at a university, with or without the presence of athletic courts, fields, or equipment.
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