Associations to the word «Socrates»

Wiktionary

SOCRATES, proper noun. A Classical Greek philosopher.
SOCRATES, proper noun. A male given name of mostly historical use.

Dictionary definition

SOCRATES, noun. Ancient Athenian philosopher; teacher of Plato and Xenophon (470-399 BC).

Wise words

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