Associations to the word «Demosthenes»

Wiktionary

DEMOSTHENES, proper noun. An Ancient Greek male given name, famously borne by Demosthenes, the Athenian statesman and orator of 4th century BC.

Dictionary definition

DEMOSTHENES, noun. Athenian statesman and orator (circa 385-322 BC).

Wise words

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