First Known Use: 1662
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acropolis
noun acrop·o·lis \ə-ˈkrä-pə-ləs\
Definition of ACROPOLIS
: the upper fortified part of an ancient Greek city (as Athens); also : a usually fortified height of a city or district elsewhere (as in Central America)
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Origin of ACROPOLIS
Greek akropolis, from akr- acr- + polis city — more at police
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