"Demosthenian" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more Demosthenian [comparative], most Demosthenian [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} Demosthenian (comparative more Demosthenian, superlative most Demosthenian)
  1. Pertaining to or characteristic of Demosthenes; Demosthenic.

Alternative forms

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