"Eratosthenes" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ɛɹəˈtɒsθəniz/
Etymology: Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἐρατοσθένης (Eratosthénēs). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|Ἐρατοσθένης}} Ancient Greek Ἐρατοσθένης (Eratosthénēs) Head templates: {{en-prop}} Eratosthenes
  1. An Ancient Greek polymath at Alexandria, best known for his studies of geography. Wikipedia link: Eratosthenes Categories (topical): Individuals Derived forms: Eratosthenian
    Sense id: en-Eratosthenes-en-name-v0J3IP5M Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries
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