πλατεία — meaning in English

English meaning

• place noun A particular area, location, or spot.
• square noun A four-sided shape with equal sides and right angles.

Senses

πλατεία is used for these senses in English:

• place An open space, particularly a city square, market square, or courtyard.
• square (printing) A certain number of lines, forming a portion of a column, nearly square; used chiefly in reckoning the prices of advertisements in newspapers.
• square An open space or park, often in the center of a town, not necessarily square in shape, often containing trees, seating and other features pleasing to the eye.
• town square An open area commonly found in the heart of a traditional town, used for community gatherings.

place — full definition

1. noun A particular area, location, or spot.
2. noun A person's position or role, such as in a competition, organization, or in line.
3. verb To put something or someone in a particular location.
4. verb To achieve a certain rank or position in a competition.

square — full definition

1. noun A four-sided shape with equal sides and right angles.
2. noun An open public area in a town or city, often surrounded by buildings.
3. adj Forming or having right angles.
4. adj Fair, honest, and straightforward.
5. adj Informal: old-fashioned or conventional in a boring way.

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