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Ath-ens · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
The capital and largest city of Greece, one of the oldest cities in the world.
- 2.
A city in the US state of Georgia, home to the University of Georgia.
- 3.
Various other cities named Athens in the United States and elsewhere.
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Etymology
From Greek Athenai (Αθηναι), named after the goddess Athena. Ancient Greeks believed Athena won the city in a contest with Poseidon.