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Attica

"region around Athens," traditionally explained as from Greek Attikos (Latin Atticus) "of Athens" (see Athens), which is supported by Beekes. An alternative guess is that it is ultimately from Greek akte "shore, maritime place," also "raised place."

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Definitions of Attica from WordNet

Attica (n.)
the territory of Athens in ancient Greece where the Ionic dialect was spoken;
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