ɑkɾɔˈpɔliːs

Definitions

1. noun

A city or group of cities in ancient Greece, especially one on a hill.

“The acropoleis of Athens was the center of politics and culture in ancient Greece.”

2. noun (pl)

The high city or citadel of an ancient Greek city-state.

“The acropoleis of Sparta was a fortified complex that housed the city’s most important buildings.”