Cleisthenes

or Clis·the·nes

[ klahys-thuh-neez ]

/ ˈklaɪs θəˌniz /

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noun

active c515–c495 b.c., Athenian statesman.

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Words nearby Cleisthenes

cleft sentence, cleg, Clegg, cleidoic, cleidoic egg, Cleisthenes, cleisto-, cleistocarp, cleistocarpous, cleistogamous, cleistogamy

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How to use Cleisthenes in a sentence

The historical demes were organised by Cleisthenes, on a local basis.
Social Origins and Primal Law|Andrew Lang
Now when Cleisthenes became tyrant of Sicyon he felt that the cult of the local hero was a danger.
Ancient Art and Ritual|Jane Ellen Harrison
But as a statesman he failed to cope with the new conditions created by the democracy of Cleisthenes.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3|Various
The last of this dynasty was Cleisthenes, a just and moderate ruler, concerning whom we have a story to tell.
Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15)|Charles Morris

Cleisthenes, the leader of the people against the aristocratic faction, made this new code of laws.
Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15)|Charles Morris

British Dictionary definitions for Cleisthenes

Cleisthenes

/ (ˈklaɪsθəˌniːz) /

noun

6th century bc, Athenian statesman: democratized the political structure of Athens

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