noun
Acropolis
uh-KRO-puh-lihs
noun
1
A fortified hill at the center of an ancient Greek city, used as a defensive stronghold and often home to major temples.
"Visitors climbed the acropolis to see the ruins of the old temple."
How to Use Acropolis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe elevated, fortified section of an ancient Greek city, most famously the one in Athens.
Common pairings
the Acropolis of Athens
ancient acropolis
Word Forms
acropolises plural, acropoleis plural
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Etymology
From Greek akropolis, joining akros ("highest") and polis ("city") — literally "the highest part of the city."