acropolis

Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: əkrŏʹpəlĭs, IPA ^(key): /əˈkrɒpəlɪs/

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Noun

Singular acropolis

Plural acropolises or acropoleis

1. (countable) An acropolis is an old Greek building that people can enter to protect from enemies who are attacking. Acropolises are designed to resist damage.