Acrocorinth
/ˌæk.rəˈkɒr.ɪnθ/noun
A fortified ancient citadel rising above Corinth in southern Greece.
Did you know?Ancient Acrocorinth was associated with Aphrodite worship, although later claims about ritual prostitution there are disputed by modern scholars.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ak-
“A pointed or sharp extremity; the root behind ideas of a peak or summit.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἄκρον (ákron)
“A summit, highest point, or extremity.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
Ἀκροκόρινθος (Akrokórinthos)
“The upper citadel or high part of Corinth.”
Classical Antiquity
Greek
Ἀκροκόρινθος
“The fortified acropolis above the city of Corinth.”
Medieval Greek and Latin
Greek/Latin
Acrocorinthus
“The name used for the elevated fortress of Corinth.”
Modern English
English
Acrocorinth
“The ancient citadel and mountain fortress overlooking Corinth.”
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