Definition

Proper noun: A town located on the southwestern coast of Sicily, Italy. It is historically significant as the site of an ancient Greek colony, renowned for its archaeological remains, including several well-preserved Greek temples.

Usage

This word is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the Italian town and its historical significance. * We visited Agrigento to see the Valley of the Temples. * The ancient city of Akragas, now called Agrigento, was a major Greek colony.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Reference: The name is often used in historical and archaeological contexts to refer to the ancient Greek city of Akragas, which was one of the leading cities of Magna Graecia.
  • The poet Pindar described Agrigento as "the most beautiful city of mortals."

Variants and Related Words

• Akragas (Proper noun): The ancient Greek name for the settlement that is now Agrigento.

Synonyms

• (For the modern town) There are no direct synonyms, as it is a proper noun.
• (For the historical site) Ancient Akragas.

Noun

1. a town in Italy in southwestern Sicily near the coast; the site of six Greek temples