1. plural of agora; public open spaces or marketplaces in ancient Greek cities
Usage: historical; classical studies

Examples

• The ancient Greek agorae served as centers of commerce and political discussion.
• Archaeologists have excavated several well-preserved agorae from classical antiquity.
• Citizens gathered in the agorae to debate important civic matters.
• The agorae of Athens and Corinth were among the most famous in the ancient world.
• These agorae featured colonnades where merchants displayed their wares.
• Students of classical history study the layout and function of ancient agorae.