SOLON

statesman, solon, national leader

(noun) a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Proper noun

Solon

An ancient Athenian statesman and lawgiver, one of the Seven Sages (c.630-c.560 BC).

A city in Iowa.

A town in Maine.

A town in New York.

A city in Ohio.

Anagrams

• Olson, loons, snool

Etymology

Noun

solon (plural solons)

A wise legislator or lawgiver.

Any legislator.

Anagrams

• Olson, loons, snool

Source: Wiktionary


So"lon, n.

Definition: A celebrated Athenian lawmaker, born about 638 b. c.; hence, a legislator; a publicist; -- often used ironically.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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