acropolis
(noun) the citadel in ancient Greek towns
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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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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
22 December 2024
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