noun
agora
A-guh-ruh
Agora (noun) means an open public gathering place or marketplace in an ancient Greek city. Example: “Philosophers used to debate in the agora of Athens.”
noun
1
An open public gathering place or marketplace in an ancient Greek city.
"Philosophers used to debate in the agora of Athens."
"The custom was to dance its length, moving from partner to masked partner all the way to the agora, the city’s gathering place."
— Laini Taylor, Daughter of Smoke & Bone (2011)
2
A small unit of Israeli currency, worth one hundredth of a shekel.
"The coin was worth only a few agorot."
How to use agora
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Greek word for a town square or marketplace where people gathered; also the name of a small Israeli coin.
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Word forms
- Plural
- agorae, agorai, agoras, agorot, agoroth
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Greek agora, meaning "gathering place" or "marketplace."
Synonyms
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public square
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Rhymes for agora
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What does “agora” mean?
The word “agora” means an open public gathering place or marketplace in an ancient Greek city. In plain terms, the Greek word for a town square or marketplace where people gathered; also the name of a small Israeli coin.
How do you pronounce “agora”?
“Agora” is pronounced A-guh-ruh (/ˈæ.ɡə.ɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “agora” in a sentence?
Here is “agora” used in a sentence: “Philosophers used to debate in the agora of Athens.”
What part of speech is “agora”?
“Agora” is a noun.
Where does the word “agora” come from?
The word “agora” comes from Greek. Borrowed directly from Greek agora, meaning "gathering place" or "marketplace.".
How many meanings does “agora” have?
“Agora” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an open public gathering place or marketplace in an ancient Greek city.
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