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单词 solons
释义

solon

noun

so·​lon ˈsō-lən How to pronounce solon (audio)
-ˌlän
1
: a wise and skillful lawgiver
2
: a member of a legislative body

Synonyms

  • lawgiver
  • lawmaker
  • legislator
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Example Sentences

one of the most politically adept solons in the state legislature
Recent Examples on the Web These solons will not be bribed into embracing the future! Dan Rodricks, baltimoresun.com, 12 June 2018 The NFL Players Association has long been the most toothless of the big-league unions, while the NCAA has a vested interest in denying that its main money-maker presents any contradictions for the solons of higher education. Theodore Kupfer, National Review, 14 Dec. 2017 National Merit Scholars: Nine Solon students were named National Merit Scholarship winners, and each received $2,500 scholarships from the organization. Joan Rusek, cleveland.com, 29 May 2017

Word History

Etymology

Solon

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Biographical Definition

Solon

biographical name

So·​lon ˈsō-lən How to pronounce Solon (audio)
-ˌlän
circa 630–circa 560 b.c. Athenian lawgiver

solons

noun

plural of solon
as in legislators
a member of an organized body of persons having the authority to make laws one of the most politically adept solons in the state legislature

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • legislators
  • senators
  • lawmakers
  • lawgivers
  • congressmen
  • assemblymen
  • congresswomen
  • assemblywomen
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