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Periclean

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌpɛɹɪˈkliːən/
  • rhymes with -iːən

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to Pericles, an Ancient Greek politician, or to the golden age of art and literature in Athens.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: Perikleen — Of or relating to Ancient Greek politician Pericles
  • French: péricléen — Of or relating to Ancient Greek politician Pericles
  • Italian: pericleo — Of or relating to Ancient Greek politician Pericles
  • Finnish: Perikleen ajalta — Of or relating to the Athenian golden age