Elysium
Americannoun
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Also called Elysian Fields. Classical Mythology. the abode of the blessed after death.
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any similarly conceived abode or state of the dead.
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any place or state of perfect happiness; paradise.
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an area in the northern hemisphere of Mars, appearing as a light region when viewed telescopically from the earth.
noun
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Also called: Elysian fields. Greek myth the dwelling place of the blessed after death See also Islands of the Blessed
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a state or place of perfect bliss
Etymology
Origin of Elysium
First recorded in 1590–1600; from Latin, from Greek Ēlýsion ( pedíon ) “the Elysian (plain),” located in book 4 of the Odyssey on the western edge of the earth, by the stream Oceanus
Example Sentences
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The Elysium Memorial, at the site in Alrewas, Staffordshire, is the first permanent memorial of its kind to be built in the UK.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
In pre-pandemic 2020, Grohl joined the surviving members of Nirvana at the Art of Elysium Gala, where she sang “Heart-Shaped Box.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
Elysium Healthcare has yet to comment on Molly's case, but previously told the BBC its thoughts were with the families of Leona and Cherie.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026
Once Elysium began working with JPMorgan in 2014, Epstein enlisted Barrett, who had previously helped Epstein invest his money.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
I hoped Beckendorf s spirit would end up in Elysium.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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