Meaning of Herostratos | Babel Free
Definitions
Noun. [C1]
Examples
“Let⟳ us suppose⟳ that, struck like⟳ Herostratos with the idea of perpetuating his name⟳ by some strange extravagance, he should decide⟳ to distribute his treasure equally amongst his countrymen.”
“Of course the arch-traitor was Major Quisling, who has, like⟳ Herostratos, made sure that his name⟳ will go down to posterity, since it has become⟳ the generic term for a traitor.”
“The elusive Osama does not seem bent on surrendering his life for the cause, but even suicide bombers may be moved, like⟳ Herostratos, by a wish⟳ to enhance and perpetuate their own⟳ sense⟳ of importance.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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