Associations to the word «Acropolis»

Wiktionary

ACROPOLIS, proper noun. The Athenian Acropolis. (Compare acropolis.)
ACROPOLIS, noun. A promontory (usually fortified with a citadel) forming the hub of many Grecian cities, and around which many were built for defensive purposes before and during the classical period; compare Acropolis.

Dictionary definition

ACROPOLIS, noun. The citadel in ancient Greek towns.

Wise words

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