CultureAugust 17, 2026

agora

AG-uh-ruh

Definition

The central open-air marketplace and civic gathering place in an ancient Greek city-state.

Etymology

Derived from the ancient Greek word 'agora,' meaning 'gathering' or 'assembly,' which stems from the verb 'ageirein,' meaning 'to gather' or 'bring together.'

In the news

In the article, the Agora serves as the physical and conceptual heart of Athenian democracy, functioning simultaneously as a center for trade, political debate, law courts, and philosophical discourse.

Ancient Agora History Guide: Democracy & Daily Life

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