"sophron" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more sophron [comparative], most sophron [superlative]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek σώφρων (sṓphrōn, “sane, moderate, prudent”) (from σῶς (sôs, “safe, sound, whole”) + φρήν (phrḗn, “mind”)). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|σώφρων||sane, moderate, prudent}} Ancient Greek σώφρων (sṓphrōn, “sane, moderate, prudent”) Head templates: {{en-adj}} sophron (comparative more sophron, superlative most sophron)
  1. (in Ancient Greek philosophy) Of a sound and well-balanced mind; moderate, prudent, sensible, reasonable. Categories (topical): Philosophy Related terms: sophrosyne, Sophrosyne
    Sense id: en-sophron-en-adj-BTU4WOWt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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