solon
pronunciation
How to pronounce solon in British English:
UK ['səʊlən]
How to pronounce solon in American English:
US ['soʊlən]
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- Noun:
- a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
Word Origin
- solon (n.)
- "legislator," 1620s, from Greek Solon, name of early lawgiver of Athens, one of the seven sages. Often, especially in U.S., applied (with perhaps a whiff of sarcasm) by journalists to Congressmen, township supervisors, etc. It also is a useful short headline word.
Example
- 1. Why do you call on the name of solon ?
- 2. And I saw the latest contribution to the debate presented by gary solon at the recent royal economic society conference .
- 3. Solon thinks these findings are " just the beginning of a discussion , not the end " .
- 4. The senate of 400 founded by solon in ancient athens .
- 5. Revolution was imminent , but the aristocrat solon emerged as a just mediator between the interests of rich and poor .