"acropolitan" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˌækɹəˈpɒlɪtən/ [Received-Pronunciation]
enPR: ăk'rəpŏʹlĭtən [Received-Pronunciation] Etymology: acropolis + -an Etymology templates: {{m|en|acropolis}} acropolis, {{m|en|-an}} -an Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} acropolitan (not comparable)
  1. Of or befitting an acropolis, especially in lofty glory and in the capacity to inspire awe; compare Acropolitan. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-acropolitan-en-adj-DkovmqAw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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