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Acropolis (Noun)

Meaning

The citadel in ancient Greek towns.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The ancient Greeks often built their cities on the side of a hill with an acropolis at the top to serve as a defensive fortress.
  • In many cases, the acropolis was also the site of important temples and other public buildings in the ancient Greek city.
  • The most famous acropolis is the one in Athens, Greece, which features the iconic Parthenon temple.
  • Excavations at the acropolis of ancient Corinth have uncovered ruins of a once-thriving city that was an important center of trade and culture.
  • Perched atop a rocky outcrop, the acropolis of Mycenae was an almost impenetrable fortress in ancient times.

Hypernyms

  • Citadel
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