Ακρόπολη — meaning in English

English meaning

• Acropolis noun A fortified hill at the center of an ancient Greek city, used as a defensive stronghold and often home to major temples.
• citadel noun A fortress, often built on high ground, that protects or overlooks a city.

Senses

Ακρόπολη is used for these senses in English:

• Acropolis The Athenian Acropolis. (Compare acropolis.)
• acropolis 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.
• citadel A strong fortress that sits high above a city.

citadel — full definition

1. noun A fortress, often built on high ground, that protects or overlooks a city.
2. noun Any stronghold or heavily protected place, used figuratively.