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Meaning of Solon | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈsəʊlən

Definitions

  1. An ancient Athenian statesman and lawgiver, one of the Seven Sages (c.630-c.560 BC).
  2. A wise legislator or lawgiver.
  3. A city in Iowa.
  4. Any legislator.
  5. A town in Maine.
  6. A town in New York.
  7. A city in Ohio.

Equivalents

Català solo
Español Solón
Français Solon
Հայերեն Սոլոն
Íslenska Sólon
Italiano Solone
日本語 ソロン
Kurdî solo solo
Polski Solon
Português Sólon
Русский Солон

Examples

“In the wake of the death of two first responders in La Trinidad town, Rep. Eric Go Yap seeks to amend the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 or Republic Act (RA) 10121. [...] The solon is set to file a bill to amend RA 10121 on Aug. 4, particularly Section 13, as he seeks to institutionalize protection for those serving in the front lines, providing death benefits including funeral services and extending educational allowances to their children to support them through their studies.”
“"I strongly and categorically deny the baseless accusations lnking^([sic]) me to alleged corrupt practices and illegal acts. The ongoing flood-control nvestigation^([sic]) is a serious matter. am^([sic]) totally surprised that my name has been mentioned," USWAG ILONGGO Party-list Rep. James "Jojo" Ang Jr. said in a statement, referring to the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing Monday, Sept, 8^([sic]) where the solons' names were dropped.”
“Now if your Majesty would have our bristles To bind your mortar with, or fill our colons With rich blood, or make brawn out of our gristles, In policy—ask else your royal Solons— You ought to give us hog-wash and clean straw, And sties well thatched; besides it is the law!”
“[T]he law codes drafted in Athens in the late seventh and early sixth centuries were the work of individuals, Drakon and then Solon.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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