Associations to the word «Alcibiades»

Wiktionary

ALCIBIADES, proper noun. A Greek male given name, notably borne by Alcibiades (450–404 B.C.), a prominent Athenian statesman, orator, and general.

Dictionary definition

ALCIBIADES, noun. Ancient Athenian statesman and general in the Peloponnesian War (circa 450-404 BC).

Wise words

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Alexander Pope