Attica
See also: attica
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ἀττική (Attikḗ).
Proper noun
Attica
- A periphery where Athens, the capital of Greece, is located.
- A peninsula southeast of Athens, Greece.
- A town in Indiana and in New York State, USA.
- The Attica Correctional Facility, scene of the Attica Prison riots
Translations
periphery
Italian
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ἀττική (Attikḗ).
Latin
Alternative forms
- Atticē
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἀττική (Attikḗ).
Declension
First-declension noun, singular only.
Case | Singular |
---|---|
Nominative | Attica |
Genitive | Atticae |
Dative | Atticae |
Accusative | Atticam |
Ablative | Atticā |
Vocative | Attica |
References
- Attica in Charlton T. Lewis and Charles Short (1879) A Latin Dictionary, Oxford: Clarendon Press
- Attica in Gaffiot, Félix (1934) Dictionnaire Illustré Latin-Français, Hachette
- Attica in William Smith, editor (1854, 1857) A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography, volume 1 & 2, London: Walton and Maberly
This article is issued from Wiktionary. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.