acropolises

/æˈkɹɒ.pɒ.lɪs.ɪz/

noun

  1. A promontory (usually fortified with a citadel) forming the hub of many Grecian cities, and around which many were built for defensive purposes before and during the classical period; compare Acropolis.

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acres /ˈeɪ.kəz/ acrobatic acronym /ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/ acrasia acre /ˈeɪ.kə/ acreage /ˈeɪk(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ acreages acrid /ˈæk.ɹɪd/ acridine acriflavine