Solomon

[sol-uh-muhn]

noun

1. fl. 10th century b.c., king of Israel (son of David).

2. an extraordinarily wise man; a sage.

3. a male given name.

Solomon

/ ˌsɒləˈməʊnɪən, ˌsɒləˈmɒnɪk, ˈsɒləmən /

noun

1. 10th century _bc , king of Israel, son of David and Bathsheba, credited with great wisdom

Solomon

1. In the Old Testament, a Hebrew king, son and successor of David. The “wisdom of Solomon” is proverbial. Solomon is also known for his many wives, for his splendor and wealth, and for building the Temple at Jerusalem (see also Jerusalem).

Other Word Forms

• Solomonic adjective

Example Sentences

But Norman Solomon, co-founder of RootsAction and founding director of the Institute for Public Accuracy, is not convinced that affordability will address the deeper systemic and institutional forces that are causing so much economic pain.

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Enver Solomon of the Refugee Council charity said tightening the system would not deter people "fleeing for their lives".

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Big names in the financial world, such as Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, are warning about AI-fueled froth in the markets and in capital spending.

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Enver Solomon, chief executive at the Refugee Council, said rather than deter migrants, the 20-year time frame would "leave people in limbo and in tense anxiety for many, many years".

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Enver Solomon, chief executive at the Refugee Council, described the government's plans as "harsh and unnecessary", and said they "won't deter people who have been persecuted, tortured or seen family members killed in brutal wars".

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