Definitions for ciceronians

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ciceronians Cic·e·ro·ni·an

Spelling: [sis-uh-roh-nee-uh n]

IPA: /ˌsɪs əˈroʊ ni ən/

Ciceronians is a 11 letter English word.

You can make 721 anagrams from letters in ciceronians (acceiinnors).

Definitions for ciceronians

noun

1. a person who is an expert on or specializes in the study of the works of Cicero.
2. a person who admires or imitates the style of Cicero.

adjective

1. of or relating to Cicero or his writings:
2. in the style of Cicero: characterized by melodious language, clarity, and forcefulness of presentation:

Origin of ciceronians

1575-85; Latin Cicerōniānus, equivalent to Cicerōn- (stem of Cicerō) Cicero + -iānus -ian

Examples for ciceronians

"Thou liest, thou art a Ciceronian," was the judge's answer.

The classical or Ciceronian form would be elucebat, from eluceo.

It does not seem, however, to be demonstrably older than the Ciceronian age.

"Here's to you wid the same," says the Pope, in the raal Ciceronian.

Of the lesser poets of the Ciceronian period little need be said.

He does not take any credit for his own style, which indeed is anything but Ciceronian.

We had thus two epochs in our school, the Ciceronian and the Spencerian periods.

It was only in his grand perorations that he was Ciceronian.

It is rather a long motto, but it is eminently Ciceronian in its cadence.

Now, Gigi, wasn't that a Ciceronian defence that I made for you?