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agora
This term carries a strong historical connotation, evoking the image of classical Athenian democracy where civic engagement and commerce were inextricably linked. When used in a historical context, it refers specifically to the heart of the polis, serving as a site for both trade and political assembly.
In contemporary usage, the word is primarily used in Greece or by those discussing Greek culture to describe a traditional open-air market. It differs from a generic "plaza" or "square" by implying a specific cultural heritage of public gathering and mercantile activity.
Meanings
Examples
The ancient agora was the heart of Athenian political life.
Let us meet at the agora to buy some fresh olives.
Philosophers often gathered in the agora to debate ethics.
I wonder if the merchants in the agora still sell handmade lace.
The city center was designed to mimic the layout of a classical agora.
We spent the entire afternoon wandering through the bustling agora.
The ruins of the agora provide a glimpse into how early democracy functioned.
The noise of the agora is overwhelming but exciting.