acropolisnoun
/əˈkrɒp.ə.lɪs//əˈkrɑː.pə.lɪs/[ C ] specialized architecture a fortified part of an ancient Greek city (= a part that is protected against attack), usually built on a hill
the Acropolis
the remains of the fortified part of the ancient Greek city of Athens, which consist of several buildings including the Parthenon
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Fortifications
- barricade
- bastion
- battlements
- castle
- chateau
- citadel
- earthwork
- enceinte
- entanglement
- fort
- Fort Knox
- foxhole
- keep
- moat
- moated
- pillbox
- portcullis
- rampart
- stronghold
- turret
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