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Attica

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At·ti·ca  (t-k)
An ancient region of east-central Greece around Athens. According to Greek legend, the four Attic tribes were unified into a single state by the Athenian king Theseus.
Attica [ˈætɪkə]
n
(Placename) a region and department of E central Greece: in ancient times the territory of Athens. Capital: Athens. Pop.: 3 764 348 (2001). Area: 14 157 sq. km (5466 sq. miles)
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Noun1.AtticaAttica - the territory of Athens in ancient Greece where the Ionic dialect was spoken
Ellas, Greece, Hellenic Republic - a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
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Attica
n → Attika nt
Attica [ˈætɪkə] n → Attica
Attica [ˈætɪkə] n → Attica


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242: For Helen had been previously carried off by Theseus, and it was in consequence of this earlier rape that Aphidna, a town in Attica, was sacked and Castor was wounded in the right thigh by Aphidnus who was king at that time.
Collection Of Hesiod, Homer and Homerica by Homer View in context
This shows what sort of a country modern Attica is--a community of questionable characters.
The Innocents Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
Here she often talked with her son about his father, and said that he was called Aegeus, and that he was a great king, and ruled over Attica, and dwelt at Athens, which was as famous a city as any in the world.
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