acropolis

1. The raised fortified area of an ancient Greek city.

2. The Acropolis in Athens, the best known example of (1).

3. Where the Parthenon is.

Stephen Fry: They say of the Acropolis, where the Parthenon is, that there are NO STRAIGHT LINES.

by Ecknort April 2, 2009

acropolis

the citadel of ancient Greek city built on high grounds

The Greeks guarded their people by buiding great acropolis

by Dr. Intaj Malek September 4, 2008

what the acropolis?!

When someone visits ancient ruins and is overwhelmed by magnitude of the sights.

"Opa!!! What the Acropolis?!" exclaimed Nikki, gazing at the ruins in awe.

by Debnhim May 30, 2019