Attica

[ at-i-kuh ]

/ ˈæt ɪ kə /

noun

a region in SE Greece, surrounding Athens: under Athenian rule in ancient times.

a town in W New York: state prison.

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Examples from the Web for attica

Take Attica Prison in upstate New York, the notorious site of a riot in 1971.
Powerbroker Richard Ravitch Thinks New York Might Be Doomed|Josh Robin|April 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Oropus has frequently been a subject of contention, for it is situated on the confines of Attica and Bœotia.
The Geography of Strabo, Volume II (of 3)|Strabo
In connection with some particular parts of Greece, especially Attica or Arcadia.
Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age, Vol. 1 of 3|W. E. Gladstone
The whole of Attica was divided into one hundred communal districts, so-called demoi, every one of which was autonomous.
The Origin of the Family Private Property and the State|Frederick Engels

Many remains of these frontier forts which were once garrisoned by the youth of Athens still survive in Attica.
The Chautauquan, Vol. III, December 1882|The Chautauquan Literary and Scientific Circle
In Attica: Ναος Κρονου, και Ῥεας, και τεμενος την επικλησιν Ολυμπιας.
A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume I.|Jacob Bryant

British Dictionary definitions for attica

Attica

/ (ˈætɪkə) /

noun

a region and department of E central Greece: in ancient times the territory of Athens. Capital: Athens. Pop: 3 336 700 (2001). Area: 14 157 sq km (5466 sq miles)

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Word Origin and History for attica

Attica

traditionally explained as from Greek Attikos (Latin Atticus) "of Athens" (see Athens); but perhaps ultimately from Greek akte "shore, maritime place," also "raised place."