Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pericles
Noun
/ˈpɛrɪˌsiːz/
Definition
Pericles was a prominent and influential statesman, orator, and general during Athens’s Golden Age.
Examples
- Pericles led Athens during its most powerful period.
- Many of the cultural achievements of Ancient Greece occurred under the leadership of Pericles.
- His funeral oration is one of the most famous speeches in history.
Meaning
Pericles is often associated with the development of democracy in Athens and the flourishing of arts and philosophy during this time.
Synonyms
- statesman
- orator
- politician
