ˌarēˈäpəgəs noun
( -es )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin, from Greek Areiopagos, alteration of Areios pagos, literally, hill of Ares (a hill in Athens where the supreme tribunal met), from Areios of Ares (from Arēs Ares, Greek god of war) + pagos rock, rocky hill, frost — more at pagoscope
1. : the supreme tribunal of Athens
2. : any tribunal or group of persons whose judgments are decisive or authoritative