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Attica
A-tih-kuh
Attica (name) means the region of Greece surrounding Athens; also used as a place name in the United States, notably the site of the Attica Prison riots. Example: “Ancient Attica was home to many city-states besides Athens.”
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The region of Greece surrounding Athens; also used as a place name in the United States, notably the site of the Attica Prison riots.
"Ancient Attica was home to many city-states besides Athens."
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ἀττική (Attikḗ).
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What does “Attica” mean?
The word “Attica” means the region of Greece surrounding Athens; also used as a place name in the United States, notably the site of the Attica Prison riots.
How do you pronounce “Attica”?
“Attica” is pronounced A-tih-kuh (/ˈætɪkə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Attica” in a sentence?
Here is “Attica” used in a sentence: “Ancient Attica was home to many city-states besides Athens.”
What part of speech is “Attica”?
“Attica” is a name.
Where does the word “Attica” come from?
The word “Attica” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Ἀττική (Attikḗ).
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