plural agoras or agorae
ˈa-gə-ˌrē
-ˌrī
: a gathering place
especially
: the marketplace in ancient Greece
plural agorot
ˌä-gə-ˈrōt
: a monetary subunit of the shekel see shekel at Money Table
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In ancient Greek cities, an agora was an open space serving as an assembly area and a place for commercial, civic, social, and religious activities. Use of the agora varied in different periods. Located in the middle of the city or near the harbor, it was often enclosed by public buildings, covered areas containing shops, and stoas for protection from sun and bad weather. The highest honor for a citizen was to be granted a tomb in the agora.
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“Agora.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agora. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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