Plutarch

American  

[ploo-tahrk] / ˈplu tɑrk /

noun

1. a.d. c46–c120, Greek biographer.

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Plutarch British  

/ ˈpluːtɑːk /

noun

1. ?46–?120 _ad , Greek biographer and philosopher, noted for his Parallel Lives of distinguished Greeks and Romans

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Plutarch Cultural  

1. An ancient Greek biographer noted for his ethical insights. He evaluated the character and conduct of many Greek and Roman rulers in his major work, popularly known as Plutarch's Lives.

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Later Greek authors, such as Plutarch, were interested in what happened to Medea after she killed her children, and her significance stretched beyond Greece.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

At Lawrence’s urging, George steeps himself in the classics, such as Plutarch and Seneca.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

Though Plutarch doesn’t say how impressed the helmsman was with this remark, it did get the ships out to sea.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026

Plutarch earned 20 Kentucky Derby points, giving him 23, tied with Intrepido for third in the standings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2026

Plutarch asks Peeta if he can steal me for a dance.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

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