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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).

Origin: Ancient Greek

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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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