a port in SE Greece, adjoining Athens: the country's chief port; founded in the 5th century bc as the port of Athens. Pop (municipality): 181 933 (2001)
Modern Greek name: Piraiévs (ˌpirɛˈɛfs)
Piraeus in American English
(paɪˈriəs)
seaport in SE Greece, on the Saronic Gulf: part of Athens' metropolitan area: pop. 183,000