Ancient Cities And Civilizations

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noun a citadel or fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a hill

  • The Acropolis in Athens is a famous ancient citadel located on a high rocky outcrop above the city.
  • Let's go check out the Acropolis while we're in Athens.
  • That new building looks like a mini Acropolis.
  • The CEO's office is like the acropolis of the company, overseeing everything from a high vantage point.