HyperDic: pericles

English > 1 sense of the word Pericles:
NOUNperson PericlesAthenian statesman whose leadership contributed to Athens' political and cultural / cultural supremacy in Greece
English > Pericles: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningAthenian statesman whose leadership contributed to Athens' political and cultural / cultural supremacy in Greece; he ordered the construction of the Parthenon (died in 429 BC).
Instance ofstatesman, solon, national leaderA man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
SpanishPericles
CatalanPericles, Pèricles

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