temperance in Greek
temperance in Greek is εγκράτεια — temperance means self-restraint, especially in eating, drinking, or other appetites.
temperance in Greek
εγκράτεια
Pronounced: egrateia
Moderation of passion; calmness.
What does "temperance" mean?
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noun Self-restraint, especially in eating, drinking, or other appetites.
"He practised temperance in all things, eating and drinking in moderation."
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noun Moderation in, or complete avoidance of, alcohol.
"The temperance movement pushed for laws banning the sale of alcohol."
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temperance in a sentence
- He practised temperance in all things, eating and drinking in moderation.
- The temperance movement pushed for laws banning the sale of alcohol.
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What is "temperance" in Greek?
"temperance" in Greek is εγκράτεια. temperance means: Self-restraint, especially in eating, drinking, or other appetites.
How do you pronounce εγκράτεια?
"temperance" in Greek is εγκράτεια, pronounced "egrateia".
How do you use "temperance" in a sentence?
Example: "He practised temperance in all things, eating and drinking in moderation." In Greek, "temperance" is εγκράτεια.
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