Definition of agora
agoras
oragorae
play \-ˌrē, -ˌrī\: a gathering place; especially : the marketplace in ancient Greece
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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.
Origin and Etymology of agora
Greek, from ageirein to gather
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Definition of agora
agorot
play \-ˈrōt\: a monetary subunit of the shekel — see shekel at money table
Origin and Etymology of agora
Modern Hebrew ăgōrāh, from Hebrew, a small coin
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