acropolis
pronunciation
How to pronounce acropolis in British English:
UK [əˈkrɒpəlɪs]
How to pronounce acropolis in American English:
US [ əˈkrɑːpəlɪs]
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- Noun:
- the citadel in ancient Greek towns
Word Origin
- acropolis (n.)
- 1660s, from Latinized form of Greek akropolis "citadel" (especially that of Athens), from akros "highest, upper" (see acrid) + polis in its older sense of "citadel; enclosed space, often on high ground" (see polis).
Example
- 1. The british helped themselves to the elgin marbles , taken from the acropolis .
- 2. These carvings were taken from the acropolis in athens more than 200 years ago by the earl of elgin .
- 3. They had conservative tastes , seeking out paintings of the acropolis and large seascapes .
- 4. In greece , striking workers blocked access to the acropolis in protest against job losses and were dispersed by riot police with teargas .
- 5. It also mischievously suggested that the greeks sell some islands and the acropolis to pay their debt .