Associations to the word «Pericles»

Wiktionary

PERICLES, proper noun. A Greek politician that lived during the ancient and the classical times.
PERICLES, proper noun. A male given name of mostly historical use.

Dictionary definition

PERICLES, noun. Athenian statesman whose leadership contributed to Athens' political and cultural supremacy in Greece; he ordered the construction of the Parthenon (died in 429 BC).

Wise words

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