Attica
Americannoun
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a region in SE Greece, surrounding Athens: under Athenian rule in ancient times.
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a town in W New York: state prison.
noun
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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
A Category 4 wildfire warning was issued late on Monday for five regions: Attica, the Peloponnese, central Greece, Thessaly and western Greece.
From BBC • Jul. 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
The first King of Attica was named Cecrops.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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