Cassander

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A king (basileus) of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon and de facto ruler of Southern Greece.
  2. A male given name from Ancient Greek.

Pronunciation

/kəˈsæn.də(ɹ)/ /kəˈsɑːn.də(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sumxr-Cassander.wav

Word forms

Cassander

Etymology

From κέκασμαι (kékasmai, “to shine; excel over”) and ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”). In turn, the name means "one who excels over man."

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