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Pericles
PEH-rihk-leez
Pericles (name) means a prominent Athenian statesman and general of the 5th century BC, considered the leading figure of Athens' golden age. Example: “Pericles oversaw the construction of the Parthenon.”
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A prominent Athenian statesman and general of the 5th century BC, considered the leading figure of Athens' golden age.
"Pericles oversaw the construction of the Parthenon."
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Etymology
From Latin Periclēs, from Ancient Greek Περικλῆς (Periklês, “far-famed”), formed from περί (perí, “around”) and κλέος (kléos, “glory”).
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What does “Pericles” mean?
The word “Pericles” means a prominent Athenian statesman and general of the 5th century BC, considered the leading figure of Athens' golden age.
How do you pronounce “Pericles”?
“Pericles” is pronounced PEH-rihk-leez (/ˈpɛɹɪkliːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Pericles” in a sentence?
Here is “Pericles” used in a sentence: “Pericles oversaw the construction of the Parthenon.”
What part of speech is “Pericles”?
“Pericles” is a name.
