Attica
/ˈæt.ɪ.kə/noun
The region of Greece surrounding Athens.
Did you know?The name Attica comes from Greek Attikē, the traditional territorial name for the region of Athens, and its deeper origin is uncertain, though it is not a magical or occult term in itself.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Gk
Ἀττική (Attikḗ)
“The region of Athens and its surrounding territory”
Classical Latin
Lat
Attica
“Attica, the Greek district”
Middle English
Eng
Attike / Attike land
“The Greek region of Attica”
Modern English
Eng
Attica
“The region of Greece surrounding Athens”
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