sophron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of a sound and well-balanced mind; moderate, prudent, sensible, reasonable.

Word forms

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek σώφρων (sṓphrōn, “sane, moderate, prudent”) (from σῶς (sôs, “safe, sound, whole”) + φρήν (phrḗn, “mind”)).

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