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Plato

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Plato (name) means the name of the classical Greek philosopher, student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle. Example: “Plato founded the Academy in Athens.”

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The name of the classical Greek philosopher, student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle.
"Plato founded the Academy in Athens."
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Etymology

From Greek Πλάτων (Plátōn), from πλατύς (platús, "broad, wide"), possibly a nickname referring to his physique or broad forehead.

Origin: Greek

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Plato” mean?

The word “Plato” means the name of the classical Greek philosopher, student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle.

How do you pronounce “Plato”?

“Plato” is pronounced PLAY-toh (/ˈpleɪ.toʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Plato” in a sentence?

Here is “Plato” used in a sentence: “Plato founded the Academy in Athens.”

What part of speech is “Plato”?

“Plato” is a name.

Where does the word “Plato” come from?

The word “Plato” comes from Greek. From Greek Πλάτων (Plátōn), from πλατύς (platús, "broad, wide"), possibly a nickname referring to his physique or broad forehead.

Is “Plato” a common word?

“Plato” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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