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Definition of acropolis

acropolis

/əˈkrɑː.pə.lɪs/
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Plural:acropolises
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Adjective:acropolitan
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• noun

1

A citadel or fortified upper part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a rocky hilltop and containing the chief temples and public buildings.

Example

"The ancient ruins of the acropolis overlooked the harbor and the surrounding valley."

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acrophobe
acrophobia
acrophobic
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across
acrostic
acrylic

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek akropolis, meaning 'upper city,' formed from akros ('highest' or 'topmost') and polis ('city').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Acropolis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/acropolis
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