Alcibiades
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/ˌælsɪˈbaɪədiːz/
Athenian statesman
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Alcibiades' originates from Ancient Greek, specifically the name 'Ἀλκιβιάδης' (Alkibiádēs), where 'ἀλκί' (alkí) meant 'strength' and 'βία' (bía) meant 'force'.
Historical Evolution
'Ἀλκιβιάδης' transformed into the Latin name 'Alcibiades', and eventually became the modern English name 'Alcibiades'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a person of strength and force, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage as a historical figure.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a prominent Athenian statesman, orator, and general during the Peloponnesian War.
Alcibiades was known for his shifting allegiances during the war.
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