Associations to the word «Demosthenic»

Wiktionary

DEMOSTHENIC, adjective. Pertaining to or characteristic of Demosthenes, a celebrated Athenian orator and partion (384-322, B. C.), especially famous for his "Phillippics," or orations delivered against the encroachments of Philip, king of Macedon.

Dictionary definition

DEMOSTHENIC, adjective. Of or relating to Demosthenes or his oratory.

Wise words

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