Eratosthenes

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. An Ancient Greek polymath at Alexandria, best known for his studies of geography.

Pronunciation

/ɛɹəˈtɒsθəniz/

Word forms

Eratosthenes

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἐρατοσθένης (Eratosthénēs).

Derived words

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