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athens

Main Entry:: Ath·ens
Pronunciation:: \ˈa-thənz\
Function:: geographical name

1city NE Georgia coextensive with Clarke county population 101,4892or Greek Athí·nai

\ä-ˈthē-(ˌ)ne\ or ancient Athe·nae

\ə-ˈthē-(ˌ)nē\ city capital of Greece near Saronic Gulf population 748,110

— Athe·nian

\ə-ˈthē-nē-ən, -nyən\ adjective or noun

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