About The Word Acropolis
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Acropolis
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What's The Definition Of Acropolis?
[n] the citadel in ancient Greek towns
Synonyms | Synonyms for Acropolis: Related Terms | Find terms related to Acropolis: bastion | beachhead | blockhouse | bridgehead | bunker | castle | citadel | donjon | fasthold | fastness | fort | fortress | garrison | garrison house | hold | keep | martello | martello tower | mote | motte | peel | peel tower | pillbox | post | rath | safehold | strong point | stronghold | tower | tower of strength | ward Acropolis In Webster's Dictionary \A*crop"o*lis\, n. [Gr. 'akro`polis; 'a`kros extreme +
po`lis city.]
The upper part, or the citadel, of a Grecian city;
especially, the citadel of Athens.
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