ACROPOLIS

acropolis

(noun) the citadel in ancient Greek towns

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

acropolis (plural acropolises or acropoleis)

A promontory (usually fortified with a citadel) forming the hub of many Grecian cities, and around which many were built for defensive purposes before and during the classical period; compare Acropolis.

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Etymology

Proper noun

Acropolis

The Athenian Acropolis. (Compare acropolis.)

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Source: Wiktionary


A*crop"o*lis, n. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: The upper part, or the citadel, of a Grecian city; especially, the citadel of Athens.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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