Attica

Speech parts

1. Attica - Noun

2. Attica - Proper noun

Meaning

the territory of Athens in ancient Greece where the Ionic dialect was spoken

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

athenian attic prison farm correctional institution correctional facility correctional centre correctional center correction centre corrections facilities Correctional Services borstal institution correctional colony correctional establishments borstal institutions corrective colony
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Antonyms

release freedom exception relief exclusion immunity
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Examples

Around 338 BC the orator Hyperides (fragment 13) claimed that there were 150,000 slaves in Attica, but this figure is probably no more than an impression: slaves outnumbered those of citizen stock but did not swamp them. Source: Internet

Denominations of Ancient Greek drachma The weight of the silver drachma was approximately 4.3 grams or 0.15 ounces, British Museum Catalogue 11 – Attica Megaris Aegina although weights varied significantly from one city-state to another. Source: Internet

By this process Athens has engulfed many former suburbs and villages in Attica, and continues to do so. Source: Internet

Eurystheus speaks prophetically of his burial within Attica, claiming that he will be an anti-hero of sorts, though one who will eventually protect the Athenians. Source: Internet

Chaplin founded a new production company, Attica, and used Shepperton Studios for the shooting. Source: Internet

During the 4th century BC, there might well have been some 250,000–300,000 people in Attica. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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