🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

포키온

Pronunciation / Transliteration: pokion

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Phokion/ˈfoʊkiən/
nounCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #95000 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"포키온은 고대 아테네의 청렴한 정치가였다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A historical male given name of ancient Greek origin, borne by the classical Athenian general and orator known for his persistent opposition to popular demagogues.

    "Scholars often analyze the political philosophy and tragic end of Phocion in accounts of ancient Athenian democracy."
  2. 2

    A rare classical allusion to an individual embodying uncompromising moral strictness, civic duty, and Spartan-like austerity.

    "He approached state governance with a severe Phocion-like refusal to pander to the shifting moods of the electorate."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the ancient Greek proper name Phōkiōn (Φωκίων), ultimately rooted in phōkē (φώκη), meaning 'seal' (the marine mammal). Historically associated with the famous 4th-century BCE Athenian statesman and general Phocion, celebrated in classical antiquity for his incorruptible integrity and austere lifestyle.

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