acropolis

English

/əˈkɹɒpəlɪs/

noun

Definitions

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 (Acropolis).

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek ἀκρόπολις.

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀκρόπολις

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Cognates and derived terms

akropolis Finnish
πόλις Ancient Greek
ἀκρόπολις Ancient Greek
ἄκρος Ancient Greek
akropol Polish
akropolis Indonesian