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acropolis-related

|a-crop-o-lis-re-lat-ed|

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/əˈkrɒpəlɪs rɪˈleɪtɪd/

(acropolis)

fortified upper city

Base FormPluralPluralAdjective
acropolisacropoleisacropolisesacropolitan
Etymology
Etymology Information

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

Historical Evolution

'akropolis' transformed into the English word 'acropolis,' and the adjective form 'acropolis-related' was derived to describe things associated with an acropolis.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'highest city,' but over time it evolved to refer to the fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a hill.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

pertaining to or associated with an acropolis.

The acropolis-related artifacts were displayed in the museum.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/05/05 01:13