solon
2 synonyms for solon, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A wise, skilled lawmaker; more loosely, any legislator or politician (often used with a hint of irony).
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
national leader
How to use solon
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
state solons
a wise solon
Etymology
From Solon, the name of an influential ancient Athenian statesman and lawgiver, one of the Seven Sages of Greece.
Full origin of solon →Frequently asked questions
What does “solon” mean?
The word “solon” means a wise, skilled lawmaker; more loosely, any legislator or politician (often used with a hint of irony). In plain terms, a lawmaker, especially a wise one — often used half-jokingly for politicians in news writing.
How do you pronounce “solon”?
“Solon” is pronounced SOH-luhn (/ˈsoʊlən/ in IPA).
How do you use “solon” in a sentence?
Here is “solon” used in a sentence: “Local newspapers referred to the city councilman as "the solon from the third ward.".”
What part of speech is “solon”?
“Solon” is a noun.
