"Platonesque" meaning in English

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Adjective

Audio: LL-Q1860_(eng)-Rho9998-Platonesque.wav Forms: more Platonesque [comparative], most Platonesque [superlative]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek Πλάτων (Plátōn, “Plato”) + -esque. Etymology templates: {{af|en|grc:Πλάτων|-esque|t1=Plato}} Ancient Greek Πλάτων (Plátōn, “Plato”) + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} Platonesque (comparative more Platonesque, superlative most Platonesque)
  1. Reminiscent of the ancient philosopher Plato.
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