solon

English - Turkish

Definition of solon in English Turkish dictionary: (isim) hakim; {i} hakim; Atinalı kanun koyucusu Solon; dirayetle; kanun yapan kimse; (Politika, Siyaset) devlet adamı

English - English

Definition of solon in English English dictionary: An ancient Athenian statesman and lawgiver, one of the Seven Sages (c.630-c.560 BC); Any legislator; A wise legislator or lawgiver; born 630 died 560 BC Athenian statesman, reformer, and poet, known as one of the Seven Wise Men of Greece. He was of noble descent but of moderate means. Though he held the office of archon 594, he did not gain full power as a reformer and legislator until some 20 years later. He ended aristocratic rule and permitted participation by all citizens who had achieved a measure of wealth, eliminating any bloodline requirement. He replaced Draco's code with more humane laws, freed citizens enslaved for debt and redeemed their land, encouraged professions, and reformed coinage and weights and measures. Despite complaints from all sides, the people abided by the changes. He apparently left Athens for 10 years on a series of travels; on his return, he warned Athens about his relative Peisistratus, who would become tyrant; {i} (c.638 - c.559 BC) Athenian lawgiver and poet; {i} wise lawmaker; member of a lawmaking body, member of a legislature; intelligent person; hence, a legislator; a publicist; often used ironically; A celebrated Athenian lawmaker, born about 638 b; a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs; a man who is a respected legislator in national or international affairs

solon

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So·lon

sōlın

/ˈsōlən/ /ˈsoʊlən/

[ 'sO-l&n, -"län ] (noun.) 1625. From Ancient Greek Σόλων (Solon), Athenian statesman.

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