Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

athens of the north

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.90 in modern English

Syllables: athen-s of the north
IPA

28

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Nickname for Edinburgh: the capital of Scotland.

Informal

Example Sentences

"We perceive that a French company of theatrical performers have commenced acting in the Athens of the north with great success."
"Edinburgh is indeed Castle Perilous, an embodiment of pagan myth and magic which protrudes determinedly into the landscape of serene beauty on which they built the Athens of the North."
"Edinburgh, the Athens of the North, boasts more than one Acropolis."
"Once prim, Edinburgh city centre is a haven for brothels, lap-dancing clubs and strip bars. The Athens of the North has become the Amsterdam of the North."

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

the Athens of the North (canonical)

Questions

What does athens of the north mean?: Nickname for Edinburgh: the capital of Scotland.

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