Meaning of ACROPOLIS
| Pronunciation: | | u'krâpulis
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| | Definition: | | [n] the citadel in ancient Greek towns |
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| | See Also: | | bastion, citadel | |
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| | Definition: | | Acropolis
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| | Definition: | | \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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| | Related Terms: | | 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 |
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