Pi·rae·us (p -r   s, p -r -) A city of east-central Greece on the Saronic Gulf southwest of Athens. Its port was built in the 5th century b.c. and after extensive development in the mid-19th century became the principal seaport of the country. In ancient times it was connected with Athens by the Long Walls, two parallel walls some 183 m (600 ft) apart. Population: 175,000. |
Piraeus, Peiraeus [paɪˈriːəs pɪˈreɪ-]
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(Placename) a port in SE Greece, adjoining Athens: the country's chief port; founded in the 5th century bc as the port of Athens. Pop.: 169 622 (1991) Modern Greek name Piraiévs [ˌpirɛˈɛfs]
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