Definition
Definition of Athens - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
Greececapital city of Greece, known for ancient history
- Athens is famous for the Acropolis.
2.
GeorgiaUS university town in northeast Georgia, USAUS
- Athens hosts the University of Georgia.
3.
politicsmetonym for the Greek government
- Athens announced new economic policies.
4.
Ohio cityRare US city in Ohio USARare US
- Athens hosts the annual Halloween Block Party.
5.
geographyRare township in Ontario, CanadaRare
- Athens in Ontario is a small community.
Expressions with Athens
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undertake a pointless or redundant action
Trying to improve perfection is like bringing owls to Athens.
Origin of Athens
Greek, Athēnai (city name)
Terms with Athens included in their meaning
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ancient Greece
chief magistrate in ancient Athens
history
temporary banishment by popular vote in ancient Athens
geography
the hill northwest of the Acropolis in Athens
court
high court in ancient Athens
history
region of ancient Greece northwest of Athens
Attic dialect
dialect of Ancient Greek in Attica and Athens
judiciary
judicial body of ancient Athens made of dicasts
architecture
gateway in ancient Athens known for pottery
history
ancient gate in Athens used for processions
history
ancient Greek city second only to Athens
acr: Ohio University
public university located in Athens, Ohio
history
ancient conflict between Athens and Sparta
geography
relating to Mount Pentelicus near Athens
history
related to Pericles or his era in Athens
cultural
characteristic of the golden age of Athens
history
ancient city in Boeotia, ally of Athens
geography
part of the Aegean Sea near Athens
acr: University of Georgia at Athens
big school in Georgia
Athens
related to the city of Athens, Greece
city resident
citizen of Athens, Greece
history
pertaining to ancient Athens and its empire
geography
peninsula southeast of Athens, Greece
architecture
ancient temple dedicated to Athena in Athens
Examples of Athens in a sentence
The Parthenon is a symbol of ancient Athens. Athens is known for its vibrant music scene. Many students choose Athens for its academic opportunities. Athens is negotiating a new trade agreement. Athens faces pressure from international creditors. Athens is known for its vibrant arts scene.
I visited Athens during the summer festival. Athens hosts an annual arts festival in Ontario. The history of Athens in Ontario is fascinating.
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- French:Athènes, Athens, ...
- German:Athen, Athens, ...
- Italian:Atene, Athens, ...
- Spanish:Atenas, Athens, ...
- Portuguese:Atenas, Athens, ...
- Chinese:雅典, ...
- Japanese:アテネ, アセンズ, ...
- Arabic:أَثِينَا, أَثينا جورجيا, ...
- Hebrew:אַתוּנָה, אָתֵנְס, ...
- Russian:Афины, ...
- Ukrainian:Афіни, ...
- Hindi:एथेंस, एथेन्स, ...
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