🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

플라톤

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Peullaton

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Plato/ˈpleɪtoʊ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"플라톤의 대화는 정의의 본질을 탐구합니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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 'Platon', which is believed to be a nickname meaning 'broad' or 'wide'. Plato was a classical Greek philosopher who founded the Academy in Athens, one of the earliest institutions of higher learning in the Western world, around 387 BC.

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