1. Plural of acropolis; fortified citadels or high points of ancient Greek cities, typically containing temples and public buildings.
Usage: Most commonly refers to the Acropolis of Athens, but the term applies to similar structures in other ancient Greek cities.

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• The acropolises of ancient Greece served as both religious and defensive centers.
• Archaeologists have excavated remains of several acropolises throughout the Mediterranean region.
• The Acropolis of Athens is the most famous of all the acropolises in Greece.
• Many acropolises were built on elevated terrain to provide strategic advantages.
• The temples found on these acropolises reveal much about ancient Greek architecture and religion.