Meaning of Aristotle in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɛrəstɑdl/

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  1. Noun

    Aristotle

    Definitions

    1. one of the greatest of the ancient Athenian philosophers

    Examples

    • « pupil of Plato »
    • « teacher of Alexander the Great (384-322 BC) »

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