Solon Meaning
/ˈsəʊlən/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA wise legislator or lawgiver.
nounAny legislator.
Sentence Examples
Solon was a famous lawmaker in ancient Greece many years ago.
A solon is sometimes used to describe a wise and clever leader.
The wise solon drafted a new set of city laws.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ancient Greek ____ wrote wise laws that formed the basis of Athenian democracy.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The term ____ is sometimes used as a synonym for a wise lawgiver or an experienced politician.
Word Origin & History
From Ancient Greek Σόλων (Sólōn), the name of an influential Athenian statesman.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"In the wake of the death of two first responders in La Trinidad town, Rep. Eric Go Yap seeks to amend the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 or Republic Act (RA) 10121. [...] The solon is set to file a bill to amend RA 10121 on Aug. 4, particularly Section 13, as he seeks to institutionalize protection for those serving in the front lines, providing death benefits including funeral services and extending educational allowances to their children to support them through their studies."
— 2025 August 5, Harley Palangchao, “Lawmaker seeks protection of rescuers on duty”, in The Manila Times, retrieved 07 Sep 2025:
""I strongly and categorically deny the baseless accusations lnking^([sic]) me to alleged corrupt practices and illegal acts. The ongoing flood-control nvestigation^([sic]) is a serious matter. am^([sic]) totally surprised that my name has been mentioned," USWAG ILONGGO Party-list Rep. James "Jojo" Ang Jr. said in a statement, referring to the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing Monday, Sept, 8^([sic]) where the solons' names were dropped."
— 2025 September 9, Ellson Quismorio, “More House members issue denials on Discaya allegations”, in The Manila Bulletin, retrieved 09 Sep 2025:
"Now if your Majesty would have our bristles
To bind your mortar with, or fill our colons
With rich blood, or make brawn out of our gristles,
In policy—ask else your royal Solons—
You ought to give us hog-wash and clean straw,
And sties well thatched; besides it is the law!"
— 1820, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Oedipus Tyrannus; Or, Swellfoot The Tyrant: A Tragedy in Two Acts:
"[T]he law codes drafted in Athens in the late seventh and early sixth centuries were the work of individuals, Drakon and then Solon."
— 1976, L[ilian] H[amilton] Jeffery, “Kylon and Drakon”, in Archaic Greece: The City-States, c. 700-500 b.c., New York, N.Y.: St. Martin’s Press, →LCCN, →OCLC, section II (Central and Northern Greece), subsection 7 (Athens and Attica), page 86:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ancient Greek ____ wrote wise laws that formed the basis of Athenian democracy.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The term ____ is sometimes used as a synonym for a wise lawgiver or an experienced politician.