Search. A subordinating conjunction is used to link a subordinate clause (also known as a dependent clause) to the main clause (also known as an independent clause). In each example below, the main clause is in bold, and the subordinating conjunction is shaded. Here is a list of common subordinating conjunctions:
THE ATHENIAN ACROPOLIS, GREECE. The Acropolis (from the Greek acros, meaning high or upper and polis, meaning ''city) of Athens is a steep-sided hill supporting several temples, precincts, and other buildings.
An acropolis (Greek: á¼ÎºÏÏÏÎ¿Î»Î¹Ï; from akros or akron, highest, topmost, outermost and polis, city; plural in English: acropoles, acropoleis or acropolises) is a settlement, especially a citadel, built upon an area of elevated groundâfrequently a hill with precipitous sides, chosen for purposes of defense.or the most famous example of an acropolis, see Acropolis of Athens. For the Greek newspaper, see Akropolis (newspaper) . For the Swedish football team, see Akropolis IF. For other uses, see Acropolis (disambiguation) .