English Explanatory Dictionary

Philonian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to Philo of Alexandria (c. 25 BCE – c. 50 CE), a Hellenistic Jewish philosopher.
noun
  1. A follower of Philo's philosophy.

Pronunciation

/faɪˈləʊ.ni.ən/ /fɪˈ-/ /faɪˈloʊ.ni.ən/

Word forms

Philonian more Philonian most Philonian Philonians

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Φίλων (Phílōn, “Philo”) + -ian.

Derived words

Philonian conditional
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