Attica

American  

[at-i-kuh] / ˈæt ɪ kə /

noun

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

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

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Attica British  

/ 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)

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Example Sentences

“This is about to change my whole life,” wrote Attica Locke.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The couple’s loose but vital acoustic performances from the Attica and John Sinclair benefits, both previously unissued, are included here, as are “David Frost Show” and “Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon” appearances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

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 • Feb. 19, 2025

Other reservoirs supplying water to the Attica region, which includes Athens, have also recorded a significant drop in water levels.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2024

A slow push was under way to reemphasize the rehabilitative possibilities of prison in New York State when, on September 9, 1971, the Attica prison uprising began.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover