areopagus | | |
n. (location) | 1. areopagus | a hill to the to the west of the Athenian acropolis where met the highest governmental council of ancient Athens and later a judicial court. |
| ~ athens, athinai, capital of greece, greek capital | the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess).; "in the 5th century BC ancient Athens was the world's most powerful and civilized city" |
| ~ hill | a local and well-defined elevation of the land.; "they loved to roam the hills of West Virginia" |
n. (group) | 2. areopagus | the highest governmental assembly in ancient Athens (later a judicial court). |
| ~ assembly | a group of persons who are gathered together for a common purpose. |
| ~ areopagite | a member of the council of the Areopagus. |
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