Acragas

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Definition

Proper noun 1. An ancient city: The historical name for the modern city of Agrigento, located on the southern coast of Sicily, Italy. It was a major Greek colony, renowned in antiquity for its wealth and its impressive Doric temples.

Usage
  • Acragas was founded as a Greek colony around 582 BC.
  • The archaeological site of Acragas is famous for its Valley of the Temples.
  • The philosopher Empedocles was a citizen of Acragas.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical Reference: The name is used primarily in historical, archaeological, and classical contexts to refer to the ancient Greek city-state, distinguishing it from the modern city of Agrigento.
    • The power and splendor of Acragas in the 5th century BC were celebrated by the poet Pindar.
Variants and Related Words
  • Agrigento (Proper noun): The modern Italian name for the city and province.
  • Akragas (Proper noun): An alternate transliteration of the ancient Greek name (Ἀκράγας).
Synonyms
  • (Modern name) Agrigento
Noun
  1. a town in Italy in southwestern Sicily near the coast; the site of six Greek temples

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