Attica
[at-i-kuh]
- 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
Contemporary Examples
Take Attica Prison in upstate New York, the notorious site of a riot in 1971.
Historical Examples
Send an army into Attica, and compel the Athenians to withdraw their forces from Potidaea.
Stories from ThucydidesH. L. Havell
But to many, an English version must be the only door by which they may enter Attica and Rome.
The Book-Hunter at HomeP. B. M. Allan
So he has his American supper in the next room overlooking Attica, so to speak.
Journeys to BagdadCharles S. Brooks
Honey was then, as it is now, one of the chief products of Attica.
The Creed of the Old South 1865-1915Basil L. Gildersleeve
The soil of Attica was not the most favorable to agricultural pursuits.
Christianity and Greek PhilosophyBenjamin Franklin Cocker
Attica
- 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."
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