ATHENS


Meaning of ATHENS in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' a-th ə nz

Function: geographical name

1 city NE Ga. coextensive with Clarke county pop 101,489

2 or Greek Athí · nai \ ä- ' th ē -( ˌ )ne \ or ancient Athe · nae \ ə - ' th ē -( ˌ )n ē \ city capital of Greece near Saronic Gulf pop 748,110

– Athe · nian \ ə - ' th ē -n ē - ə n, -ny ə n \ adjective or noun

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