Definitions

1. noun

A council of elders in ancient Athens, especially one that tried cases of impiety and other serious crimes; or, in a broader sense, a place of assembly or a council of high authorities.

“The areopagus was established to try cases of sacrilege and other serious crimes in ancient Greece.”

2. noun

A place of assembly or a council of high authorities, especially in a metaphorical or figurative sense.

“The mayor’s office served as an areopagus where city officials met to discuss important issues.”