Acropolis
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Noun — A fortified hill at the center of an ancient Greek city, used as a defensive stronghold and often home to major temples.
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Etymology
From Greek akropolis, joining akros ("highest") and polis ("city") — literally "the highest part of the city."
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What does “Acropolis” mean?
The word “Acropolis” means a fortified hill at the center of an ancient Greek city, used as a defensive stronghold and often home to major temples. In plain terms, the elevated, fortified section of an ancient Greek city, most famously the one in Athens.
How do you pronounce “Acropolis”?
“Acropolis” is pronounced uh-KRO-puh-lihs (/əˈkɹɒpəlɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Acropolis” in a sentence?
Here is “Acropolis” used in a sentence: “Visitors climbed the acropolis to see the ruins of the old temple.”
What part of speech is “Acropolis”?
“Acropolis” is a noun.
Where does the word “Acropolis” come from?
The word “Acropolis” comes from Greek. From Greek akropolis, joining akros ("highest") and polis ("city") — literally "the highest part of the city.".