HyperDic: areopagus

English > 2 senses of the word Areopagus:
NOUNlocationAreopagusa hill to the to the west of the Athenian acropolis where met the highest governmental council of ancient Athens and later a judicial court
groupAreopagusthe highest governmental assembly in ancient Athens (later a judicial court)
English > Areopagus: 2 senses > noun 1, location
MeaningA hill to the to the west of the Athenian acropolis where met the highest governmental council of ancient Athens and later a judicial court.
Instance ofhillA local and well-defined elevation of the land
Part ofAthens, Athinai, capital of Greece, Greek capitalThe capital and largest city of Greece
English > Areopagus: 2 senses > noun 2, group
MeaningThe highest governmental assembly in ancient Athens (later a judicial court).
MembersAreopagiteA member of the council of the Areopagus
BroaderassemblyA group of persons who are gathered together for a common purpose

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