Athens

geographical name Ath·ens \ˈa-thənz\

Definition of ATHENS

city NE Georgia coextensive with Clarke county pop 115,452

or Greek Athí·nai \ä-ˈthē-(ˌ)ne\ or ancient Athe·nae \ə-ˈthē-(ˌ)nē\ city ∗ of Greece near Saronic Gulf pop 748,110

— Athe·nian \ə-ˈthē-nē-ən, -nyən\ adjective or noun

ATHENS Defined for Kids

geographical name Ath·ens \ˈa-thənz\

city, capital of Greece

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