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PRONUNCIATION OF XENOPHON

Xenophon  [ˈzɛnəfən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF XENOPHON

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Xenophon is a noun.
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WHAT DOES XENOPHON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Xenophon

Xenophon

Xenophon, son of Gryllus, of the deme Erchia of Athens, also known as Xenophon of Athens, was a Greek historian, soldier, mercenary, and student of Socrates. While not referred to as a philosopher by his contemporaries, his status as such is now a topic of debate. He is known for writing about the history of his own times, the late 5th and early 4th centuries BC, especially for his account of the final years of the Peloponnesian War. His Hellenica, which recounts these times, is considered to be the continuation of Thucydides’ History of the Peloponnesian War. His youthful participation in the failed campaign of Cyrus the Younger to claim the Persian throne inspired him to write his most famous work, Anabasis. Despite his birth-association with Athens, Xenophon affiliated himself with Sparta for most of his life. His pro-oligarchic views, service under Spartan generals in the Persian campaign and beyond, as well as his friendship with King Agesilaus II endeared Xenophon to the Spartans, and them to him. A number of his writings display his pro-Spartan bias and admiration, especially Agesilaus and Constitution of Sparta.

Definition of Xenophon in the English dictionary

The definition of Xenophon in the dictionary is 431–?355 bc, Greek general and historian; a disciple of Socrates. He accompanied Cyrus the Younger against Artaxerxes II and, after Cyrus' death at Cunaxa, he led his army of 10 000 Greek soldiers to the Black Sea, an expedition described in his Anabasis. His other works include Hellenica, a history of Greece, and the Memorabilia, Apology, and Symposium, which contain recollections of Socrates.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH XENOPHON


antiphon
ˈæntɪfən
deafen
ˈdɛfən
Grafen
ˈɡraːfən
griffon
ˈɡrɪfən
gryphon
ˈɡrɪfən
halfen
ˈhɑːfən
Hohenstaufen
ˈhəʊənˌʃtaʊfən
hyphen
ˈhaɪfən
ibuprofen
aɪˈbjuːprəʊfən
often
ˈɒfən
orphan
ˈɔːfən
polyphon
ˈpɒlɪfən
roughen
ˈrʌfən
sephen
ˈsɛfən
siphon
ˈsaɪfən
soften
ˈsɒfən
stiffen
ˈstɪfən
syphon
ˈsaɪfən
thermosiphon
ˌθɜːməʊˈsaɪfən
toughen
ˈtʌfən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE XENOPHON

Xenophanes

WORDS THAT END LIKE XENOPHON

antistrophon
Bellerophon
colophon
Ctesiphon
ethephon
euphon
harmoniphon
phon
soda siphon
trichlorphon
Typhon

Synonyms and antonyms of Xenophon in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Xenophon» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF XENOPHON

Find out the translation of Xenophon to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Xenophon from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Xenophon» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

色诺芬
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Jenofonte
570 millions of speakers

English

Xenophon
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Xenophon
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

زينوفون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Ксенофонт
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Xenofonte
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Xenophon
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Xénophon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Xenophon
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Xenophon
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

クセノフォン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

크 세노 폰
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Xenophon
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Xenophon
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

செனோபோன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Xenophon
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Xenophon
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Senofonte
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Ksenofont
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Ксенофонт
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Xenofon
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Ξενοφών
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Xenophon
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Xenophon
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Xenophon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Xenophon

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «XENOPHON»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «XENOPHON» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Xenophon

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «XENOPHON»

Discover the use of Xenophon in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Xenophon and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Xenophon
A selection of important recent articles on Xenophon which will serve as an introduction to his writings by presenting current debates about the way in which to read them.
Vivienne J. Gray, Vivienne Gray, 2010
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Xenophon: Ethical Principles and Historical Enquiry
This book explores some of the ethical and historical dimensions of this oeuvre.
Fiona Hobden, Christopher Tuplin, 2012
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Lipka:xenophon's Spartan Const. Tuk 24 Ae:
This work presents a new critical edition of The Spartan Constitution, a treatise in state philosophy attributed to the historian Xenophon (c. 430 - c. 355 B. C.).
Xenophon, Michael Lipka, 2002
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Xenophon's Anabasis, Or The Expedition of Cyrus
This book places the Anabasis in its historical and literary context and opens up for the reader different ways of interpreting its major themes.
Michael A. Flower, 2012
5
Xenophon and His World: Papers from a Conference Held in ...
These wide-ranging papers are specialised, often based on a close reading on Xenophon's texts, and not all of the Greek is translated. Eighteen papers, plus the introduction, are in English; the remaining papers are in Italian or German.
Christopher Tuplin, Vincent Azoulay, 2004
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Sammlung
This volume presents an introduction discussing Xenophon's views on government in the context of his general political thought, drawing particularly on his Socratic work Memorabilia, and a commentary on the Greek text of each work aimed ...
Xenophon, Vivienne Gray, 2007
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Aristotle and Xenophon on Democracy and Oligarchy
Three treatises survive from classical Greece under the loose title Politeiai (Constitutions) which are unique in character and indispensable to any student of the period.
John Michael Moore, 1975
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Memorabilia
An essential text for understanding Socrates, Xenophon's Memorabilia is the compelling tribute of an affectionate student to his teacher, providing a rare firsthand account of Socrates' life and philosophy.
Xenophon, Amy L. Bonnette, 2001
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Xenophon the Athenian: The Problem of the Individual and the ...
This book is a fresh study of the fourth century B.C. Greek adventurer, writer, and student of Socrates, Xenophon.
William Edward Higgins, 1977
10
Xenophon's Prince: Republic and Empire in the Cyropaedia
"This study of an insufficiently appreciated classic brings out--as no earlier treatment known to me--the complex unity of the work.
Christopher Nadon, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «XENOPHON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Xenophon is used in the context of the following news items.
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Australia senator Xenophon urges Japan to use Australian …
Independent South Australian Senator Nick Xenophon made the request to submarine builders Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries ... «Reuters, Jul 15»
2
Xenophon to run SA subs ticket
Independent Senator Nick Xenophon will field candidates in Liberal-held seats in South Australia in a bid to pressure the government into building a new fleet of ... «Sky News Australia, Jul 15»
3
Xenophon calls for citizenship inquiry
Proposed laws to strip dual-nationality terror supporters of their Australian citizenship should be investigated by a public senate committee, Independent senator ... «Sky News Australia, Jun 15»
4
Xenophon says Australia should quit FIFA
SENATOR Nick Xenophon wants Australia to withdraw from FIFA following the ... would mean it's game over for Blatter's fiefdom," Senator Xenophon said in a ... «Fox Sports, May 15»
5
Xenophon wants anthrax shipment explained
If the federal government can make a fuss about Johnny Depp's dogs, it can also give a full explanation over the US anthrax bungle, Nick Xenophon says. «SBS, May 15»
6
Lambie, Xenophon unhappy with benefit cut
Independent South Australian senator Nick Xenophon believes there's merit in the package that was announced in the budget, but cutting benefits once a child ... «Sky News Australia, May 15»
7
Iron ore inquiry in 'national interest'
Independent Senator Nick Xenophon is continuing his push for an inquiry into iron ore prices, claiming the sooner there is one the better it will be for the country. «Sky News Australia, May 15»
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Pension scale-back welcomed by Xenophon, Morrison as …
Key crossbench senator Nick Xenophon has welcomed the Federal Government's new-found embrace of a plan to scale back access to pensions for wealthy ... «ABC Online, Apr 15»
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Xenophon wants change to metadata laws
But Senator Xenophon says the laws will have a "chilling effect" on the media, and wants further changes when they come before the Senate later this week. «SBS, Mar 15»
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Xenophon pushes for new ABC charter as Adelaide studios prepare …
The ABC's charter should be re-written to ensure television program content is not centralised in Sydney, independent senator Nick Xenophon says. Local 7.30 ... «ABC Online, Mar 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Xenophon [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/xenophon>. Apr 2024 ».
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