acropolis
A promontory (usually fortified with a citadel) forming the hub of many Grecian cities, and around which many were bu…
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Definition of Acropolis
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.
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.
How to use Acropolis
Acropolis is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.
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How many syllables does acropolis have?
Acropolis has 4 syllables: acr·opo·lis. The word is broken into 4 spoken beats.
What part of speech is acropolis?
Acropolis is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.
What are synonyms for acropolis?
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How do you use acropolis in a sentence?
Acropolis can be used in sentences where a noun describing a promontory (usually fortified with a citadel) forming the hub of many grecian is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.
What words start with the same letter as acropolis?
Acropolis starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does acropolis have?
Acropolis has 9 letters. It contains 4 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.