'acropolis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akropolis,' where 'akro-' meant 'highest' and 'polis' meant 'city.'

'akropolis' changed from the Greek word 'akropolis' and eventually became the modern English word 'acropolis'.

Initially, it meant 'highest city,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'fortified part of an ancient Greek city.'