Acre
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- proper noun
- /ˈeɪ.kər/
- My grandparents had a store in the old city of Acre in the north of Israel.
- the city of Acre
- priory of Acre
- the state of Acre
Examples
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On the 12th of July, 1191... ...the mighty fortress that was Acre fell to Richard.
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Normally, a sea journey between Acre and Messina would not need more than ten to fifteen days.
Academic text (2005) -
The two of us are driving to Acre now to buy horses.
Fiction book (1996) -
But in prison, her father became very sick and was transferred to a hospital in Acre.
Academic text (2003) -
Finally, Siguror and his companions reached the port of Acre after a summer passage through the eastern Mediterranean.
Academic text (1996) -
After the reconquest of Jerusalem by Saladin's army in 1188, Acre, a diocesan see, was the capital of the Crusaders' realms.
Academic text (2008) -
The ancient city of Acre is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its well-preserved architecture.
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Tourists flock to Acre to explore its historic port and vibrant markets.
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Historically significant battles were fought in Acre during the Crusades.
Synonyms
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A town and port in northwestern Israel on the Mediterranean coast
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An old port city in northwestern Israel on the Mediterranean coast
Idioms
- Informal
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Everywhere in a hurried, messy way like people searching quickly
Compounds
- Archaic
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A part of Manhattan once known for crime and very poor housing in the 1800s and early 1900s
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Acre comes from the old local name Akko, also written Akka, used in Hebrew and Arabic for the same coastal town, so the modern name keeps its long history as a famous port by the sea.