demosthenes
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Ancient Athenian statesman and orator: Demosthenes was a prominent public figure and speechmaker in classical Athens, active around 385-322 BC. He is most famous for his powerful orations, particularly those warning against the military expansion of Philip II of Macedon.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The speeches of Demosthenes are studied as masterpieces of rhetoric.
- Demosthenes is often cited as the greatest orator of ancient Greece.
Advanced Usage
- "a Demosthenes": (figurative) used to refer to a person of exceptional eloquence or persuasive speaking ability.
- The senator was hailed as a modern Demosthenes for his compelling address.
Variants and Related Words
- Demosthenic (adj): Pertaining to the style, character, or principles of Demosthenes.
- The lawyer's closing argument had a Demosthenic force and clarity.
Synonyms
- Orator: A person who delivers a formal, public speech.
- Rhetorician: An expert in formal rhetoric or public speaking.
Noun
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Athenian statesman and orator (circa 385-322 BC)
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