ΑΚΡΟΠΟΛΙΣ, ακροπολις
AKROPOLIS, akropolis
Sounds Like: ah-KRO-po-lis
Translations: acropolis, a citadel, a fortress
From the root: ΑΚΡΟΠΟΛΙΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: An acropolis is a fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a hill. It served as a defensive stronghold and often contained important temples and public buildings. The word is a compound of two Greek words: 'AKROS' (highest, outermost) and 'POLIS' (city).
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G25 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ἈΚΡΟΠΟΛΙΝ — acropolis, a citadel, a fortress
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