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Demosthenes

proper noun

  1. Greek orator known for Philippics, a series exorting an Athenian uprising against Philip II of Macedon
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /dɪˈmɒsθəniːz/

name

Etymology: From Latin Dēmosthenēs, from Ancient Greek Δημοσθένης (Dēmosthénēs).

  1. A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Δημοσθένης (Dēmosthénēs), famously borne by Demosthenes, the Athenian statesman and orator of 4th century BC.