περί — meaning in English

English meaning

• about prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
• around prep Positioned so as to surround or encircle something.
• re prep Concerning or with reference to something, commonly used to introduce the subject of a letter, email, or document.

Senses

περί is used for these senses in English:

• about Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
• around Forming a circle or closed curve containing (something).
• re About, regarding, with reference to; especially in letters, documents, emails and case law.

about — full definition

1. prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
2. prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
3. adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
4. adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.

around — full definition

1. prep Positioned so as to surround or encircle something.
2. prep Roughly, or in the general area of (a place, time, or amount).
3. adv From place to place, without a fixed destination; or, present nearby.

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