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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries포키온
Pronunciation / Transliteration: pokion
"포키온은 고대 아테네의 청렴한 정치가였다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A historical male given name of ancient Greek origin, borne by the classical Athenian general and orator known for his persistent opposition to popular demagogues.
"Scholars often analyze the political philosophy and tragic end of Phocion in accounts of ancient Athenian democracy." - 2
A rare classical allusion to an individual embodying uncompromising moral strictness, civic duty, and Spartan-like austerity.
"He approached state governance with a severe Phocion-like refusal to pander to the shifting moods of the electorate."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the ancient Greek proper name Phōkiōn (Φωκίων), ultimately rooted in phōkē (φώκη), meaning 'seal' (the marine mammal). Historically associated with the famous 4th-century BCE Athenian statesman and general Phocion, celebrated in classical antiquity for his incorruptible integrity and austere lifestyle.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Phokion" is said worldwide
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Phocion
Transliteration: fo-syɔ̃
"Phocion était un stratège athénien réputé pour son incorruptibilité."
Phokion
Transliteration: foˈkiːɔn
"Phokion war ein berühmter athenischer Staatsmann der Antike."
Focione
Transliteration: foˈtʃoːne
"Plutarco ha scritto la biografia di Focione."
Foción
Transliteration: foˈsjon
"Foción destacó por su rigor moral en la antigua Atenas."
Focião
Transliteration: foˈsjɐ̃w̃
"A vida de Focião é frequentemente estudada na história clássica."
फोसियन
Transliteration: phosiyan
"फोसियन प्राचीन एथेंस के एक प्रसिद्ध राजनेता थे।"
福基翁
Transliteration: Fújīwēng
"福基翁是古希腊著名的雅典将军与政治家。"
포키온
Transliteration: pokion
"포키온은 고대 아테네의 청렴한 정치가였다."
フォキオン
Transliteration: Fokion
"フォキオンは古代ギリシャの清廉な政治家として知られている。"
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