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Laconian

/ləˈkəʊ.ni.ən/

/ləˈkoʊ.ni.ən/

Laconiannoun

Laconians

/ləˈkəʊniən/

/ləˈkoʊniən/

Translations

The Laconian was known for his brevity in speech.

Лакедемонянин был известен своей краткостью в речи.

Definitions

A native or inhabitant of Laconia, a region in the southeastern part of the Peloponnese in Greece, historically known for its capital, Sparta.

The Laconian was proud of his heritage and often spoke of the ancient Spartan warriors.

The ancient Greek dialect spoken in Laconia, traditionally classified as a variety of Doric Greek.

Epigraphists examine inscriptions written in Laconian to learn more about Spartan society.

Synonyms

Laconianadjective

more Laconian

Comp.

most Laconian

Super.

/ləˈkəʊ.ni.ən/

/ləˈkoʊ.ni.ən/

Translations

His speech was Laconian, brief and to the point.

Его речь была лаконической, краткой и по существу.

Definitions

Relating to Laconia, a region in the southeastern part of the Peloponnese in Greece, or its people.

The Laconian landscape is known for its rugged beauty and historical significance.

Characterized by brevity and conciseness in speech or writing, similar to the style attributed to the Spartans of Laconia.

His Laconian response left no room for further questions.

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