1. plural of agora; public open spaces or marketplaces in ancient Greek cities where people gathered for commercial and political activities
Usage: historical

Examples

• The ancient Greek agoras served as centers of commerce and civic life.
• Archaeologists have excavated several well-preserved agoras throughout Greece.
• Citizens would gather in the agoras to discuss politics and trade goods.
• The agoras of Athens and Corinth were among the most famous in the ancient world.
• These agoras featured colonnades where merchants displayed their wares.
• Political debates often took place in the agoras during democratic assemblies.