Looking for the meaning of the word ACROPOLIS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ACROPOLIS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Acropolis
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Greek, from akron ‘summit’ + polis ‘city’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈkrɒpəlɪs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a citadel or fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically one built on a hill
Short Definition:citadel or fortified part of ancient Greek city
Examples:- guests can climb Mount Kliosi's dramatic summit, where the remains of the ancient acropolis defy time
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
Words with Friends
✅ Available
Score: 16
SOWPODS
✅ Available
Score: 13
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 13
