solonian

adjective

so·​lo·​ni·​an

sōˈlōnēən,

səˈl-

variants or less commonly solonic

(ˈ)sō¦länik

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Solon, the ancient Athenian lawgiver, or his legislation

Word History

Etymology

Solon †ab559b.c. Athenian lawgiver + English -ian, -ic

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