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ciceronian

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Cic⋅e⋅ro⋅ni⋅an

[sis-uh-roh-nee-uhn]
–adjective
1. of or pertaining to Cicero or his writings: the Ciceronian orations.
2. in the style of Cicero: characterized by melodious language, clarity, and forcefulness of presentation: Ciceronian invective.
–noun
3. a person who is an expert on or specializes in the study of the works of Cicero.
4. a person who admires or imitates the style of Cicero.

Origin:
1575–85; < L Cicerōniānus, equiv. to Cicerōn- (s. of Cicerō) Cicero + -iānus -ian
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Cicero, Marcus Tullius 106-43 B.C.  
Roman statesman, orator, and philosopher. A major figure in the last years of the Republic, he is best known for his orations against Catiline and for his mastery of Latin prose. His later writings introduced Greek philosophy to Rome.
Cic'e·ro'ni·an adj.
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