areopagus Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun 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
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noun the highest governmental assembly in ancient Athens (later a judicial court)
WordNet
Ar`e*op"a*gus noun
Etymology
L., fr. Gr. , and , hill of Ares (Mars' Hill).Definitions
The highest judicial court at Athens. Its sessions were held on Mars' Hill. Hence, any high court or tribunal