agoras
|a-go-ras|
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/əˈɡɔːrəz/
(agora)
public gathering space
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agora' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ἀγορά', where 'ἀγείρω' meant 'to gather'.
Historical Evolution
'ἀγορά' transformed into the Latin word 'agora', and eventually became the modern English word 'agora'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a place of assembly', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a 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 ancient city was known for its bustling agoras.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/02 18:21