Pericles
(Per-icles)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. Athenian statesman whose leadership contributed to Athens' political and cultural supremacy in Greece; he ordered the construction of the Parthenon; died in 429 BC
Example Sentence
Parthenon was constructed under the rule of Pericles.
Synonyms
Athenian statesman; Athenian leader; Athenian politician
Antonyms
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