Acropolis

The Athenian Acropolis.

Proper noun

  1. The Athenian Acropolis.

    Synonyms: Kekropia

Origin

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἀκρόπολις (Akrópolis, “Acropolis”), from ἄκρος (ákros, “highest”) + πόλις (pólis, “city”).

Forms

the Acropolis Akropolis

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