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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Platon
"Les dialogues de Platon explorent la nature de la justice."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An ancient Greek philosopher known for his works on philosophy, ethics, and political theory.
"Plato's dialogues explore the nature of justice and the ideal state." - 2
A follower or adherent of Plato's philosophical teachings.
"Many scholars consider themselves Platonists, adhering to Plato's theories."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Plato' is derived from the Greek word 'platos', meaning 'broad'. Plato was a classical Greek philosopher who lived from 427 to 347 BC, and his works have significantly influenced Western philosophy and thought.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Plato" is said worldwide
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Platon
Transliteration: Platon
"Les dialogues de Platon explorent la nature de la justice."
Platon
Transliteration: Platon
"Platons Dialoge untersuchen die Natur der Gerechtigkeit."
Platone
Transliteration: Platone
"I dialoghi di Platone esplorano la natura della giustizia."
Platón
Transliteration: Platón
"Los diálogos de Platón exploran la naturaleza de la justicia."
Platão
Transliteration: Platão
"Os diálogos de Platão exploram a natureza da justiça."
प्लेटो
Transliteration: Pletō
"प्लेटो के संवाद न्याय की प्रकृति का अन्वेषण करते हैं।"
柏拉图
Transliteration: Bólātú
"柏拉图的对话探讨正义的本质。"
플라톤
Transliteration: Peullaton
"플라톤의 대화는 정의의 본질을 탐구합니다."
プラトン
Transliteration: Puraton
"プラトンの対話は正義の本質を探求します。"
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