Attica

[at-i-kuh]

noun

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

2. a town in W New York: state prison.

Attica

/ ˈætɪkə /

noun

1. 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)

Example Sentences

Authorities have issued a red alert for Thursday, warning of very high fire risk in Attica, eastern Central Greece, Evia, the north-eastern Peloponnese, and Thrace.

From BBC

Authorities have warned that the risk of further outbreaks remains severe, particularly in Attica, the Peloponnese and western Greece.

From BBC

A Category 4 wildfire warning was issued late on Monday for five regions: Attica, the Peloponnese, central Greece, Thessaly and western Greece.

From BBC

Further east along the coast towards Cape Sounion, on the tip of the Attica peninsula, the fire crossed the coastal road and moved toward the ridge of a nearby hill.

From BBC

Actor Andrew Garfield, novelist Percival Everett and author, screenwriter and TV producer Attica Locke are among the 61 nominees across more than a dozen categories honoring literary achievement.

From Los Angeles Times