acropolis: Meaning and Definition of

a•crop•o•lis

Pronunciation: (u-krop'u-lis), [key]
— n.
  1. the citadel or high fortified area of an ancient Greek city.
  2. the citadel of Athens and the site of the Parthenon.
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