Attica

American  

[at-i-kuh] / ˈæt ɪ kə /

noun

1. a region in SE Greece, surrounding Athens: under Athenian rule in ancient times.

2. a town in W New York: state prison.

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Attica British  

/ ˈætɪkə /

noun

1. a region and department of E central Greece: in ancient times the territory of Athens. Capital: Athens. Pop: 3 336 700 (2001). Area: 14 157 sq km (5466 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

The couple’s loose but vital acoustic performances from the Attica and John Sinclair benefits, both previously unissued, are included here, as are “David Frost Show” and “Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon” appearances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

According to a report by Greece's Risk Assessment Committee, extremely high temperatures are expected on Friday, with a very high risk of wildfires in Attica, Evia, the Peloponnese, and the northern Aegean.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2025

Actor Andrew Garfield, novelist Percival Everett and author, screenwriter and TV producer Attica Locke are among the 61 nominees across more than a dozen categories honoring literary achievement.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2025

East Attica is, after all, her home and one she won’t leave despite the repeated blazes.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2024

An inmate-grievance system had been instituted after the Attica riot; Sing Sing inmates typically filed about twenty-five grievances a week against the administration, but recently that number had gone as high as seventy-five.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover