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adjective
- 1. characteristic of the work and thought of Cicero: "Ciceronian insight"
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Ciceronian definition: of or relating to Cicero or his writings. See examples of CICERONIAN used in a sentence.
1. of or pertaining to Cicero or his writings. the Ciceronian orations. 2. in the style of Cicero: characterized by melodious language, clarity, and forcefulness of presentation. Ciceronian invective. noun. 3. a person who is an expert on or specializes in the study of the works of Cicero. 4. a person who admires or imitates the style of Cicero.
He is considered one of Rome's greatest orators and prose stylists and the innovator of what became known as "Ciceronian rhetoric". Cicero was educated in Rome and in Greece. He came from a wealthy municipal family of the Roman equestrian order, and served as consul in 63 BC.
Ciceronianism was the tendency among the Renaissance humanists to imitate the language and style of Cicero (106–43 BC) and hold it up as a model of Latin. The term was coined in the 19th century from the much older term ciceronianus, 'a Ciceronian'. [1]
Jun 22, 2024 · Belonging to or characteristic of the Roman statesman, orator, and prose writer Cicero (Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106–43bce), especially in relation to prose style; or, as a noun, a follower of Cicero.
Cic·er·o. (sĭs′ə-rō′), Marcus Tullius 106-43 bc. Roman statesman, orator, and philosopher. A major figure in the last years of the Republic, he is best known for his orations against Catiline and for his mastery of Latin prose.
in the style of Cicero: characterized by melodious language, clarity, and forcefulness of presentation: Ciceronian invective. noun a person who is an expert on or specializes in the study of the works of Cicero.
Ciceronian definition: Of or like Cicero or his polished literary style; eloquent.
Jun 17, 2024 · Ciceronian (comparative more Ciceronian, superlative most Ciceronian) Of or relating to Marcus Tullius Cicero, or the ideas in his philosophical treatises. Eloquent, resembling Cicero’s style.
Cicero, Roman statesman, lawyer, scholar, and writer who vainly tried to uphold republican principles in the final civil wars that destroyed the Roman Republic. He is remembered in modern times as the greatest Roman orator and the innovator of what became known as Ciceronian rhetoric.
