Agora (en. Agora)
/aˈɡoɾa/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Public space in ancient Greece used for the gathering of citizens and the marketplace.
The agora of Athens was the center of public life.
La agora de Atenas era el centro de la vida pública.
Place intended for discussion and political debate.
The speakers would gather in the agora to persuade the people.
Los oradores se reunían en la agora para convencer al pueblo.
Assembly or meeting of people to exchange ideas.
The digital agora allows citizens to participate in contemporary politics.
La agora digital permite a los ciudadanos participar en la política contemporánea.
Etymology
From the ancient Greek ἀγορά (agorá), meaning 'place of gathering.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
political agora
Place where issues of public interest are discussed.
agora política
social agora
Space dedicated to meeting and social interaction.
agora social
Related Words
forum
Space dedicated to the discussion of ideas.
foro
square
Public area in a city, usually open and frequently visited.
plaza
Slang Meanings
Informal meeting place
We'll meet at the agora to chat.
Nos vemos en la agora para platicar.
Space where modern ideas are discussed
That app is the agora of the 21st century.
Esa aplicación es la agora del siglo XXI.