Acropolitan

/ˌækrəˈpɒlɪtən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of an acropolis or the highest sacred part of an ancient Greek city.

Etymology

From acropolis + the suffix -an (or -ian), forming an adjective that describes things associated with acropolises.

Kelly Says

The Acropolis of Athens held the Parthenon temple and a massive golden statue of Athena—basically the most acropolitan religious structure the ancient Greeks could imagine.

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