Athens

geographical name

Ath·​ens ˈa-thənz 

1

or Greek Athínai

ä-ˈthē-(ˌ)ne 

or ancient Athenae

ə-ˈthē-(ˌ)nē 

city and capital of Greece near the Saronic Gulf population 748,110

Note: Among the numerous ancient structures in Athens is the Parthenon, a temple built on the city's Acropolis in the fifth century b.c. that is considered to be the supreme example of Doric architecture.

2

city in northeastern Georgia coextensive with Clarke county population 115,452

Note: The campus of the University of Georgia is in Athens.

3

city in northern Alabama population 21,897

4

city in southeastern Ohio population 23,832

Note: The campus of Ohio University is in Athens.

Athenian

ə-ˈthē-nē-ən 

-nyən

adjective or noun