agorae
|a-go-rae|
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/ˈæɡəˌriː/
(agora)
public gathering space
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agora' originates from Ancient Greek, specifically the word 'ἀγορά', where 'ἀγορά' meant 'assembly' or 'gathering place'.
Historical Evolution
'ἀγορά' transformed into the Latin word 'agora', and eventually became the modern English word 'agora'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'assembly' or 'gathering place', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'public open space used for assemblies and markets'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'agora', referring to public open spaces used for assemblies and markets in ancient Greece.
The agorae were bustling with merchants and citizens.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/02 16:36