English Explanatory Dictionary

Plato

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A male given name from Ancient Greek.
  2. The Greek philosopher, 427–347 BC, follower of Socrates.

Pronunciation

/ˈpleɪ.təʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Plato.wav /ˈpleɪ.toʊ/

Word forms

Plato Platon

Etymology

From Middle English Plato, Platon, from Latin Platō, Platōn, from Ancient Greek Πλάτων (Plátōn), from πλατύς (platús, “broad, wide”), either because of Plato's robust body, or wide forehead or the breadth of his eloquence.

Related words

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