NICIAS

Meaning of NICIAS in English

Pronunciation: ' ni-sh ē - ə s, -s ē -

Function: biographical name

d 413 B.C. Athenian gen. & statesman

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NICIAS — biographical name died 413 B.C. Athenian general & statesman
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NICIAS — born с 470 died 413 BC, Sicily Athenian leader. He was renowned for his enormous wealth. Seeking to end the …
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NICIAS — /nish"ee euhs/ , n. died 413 B.C., Athenian statesman and general.
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NICIAS — biographical name died 413 B.C. Athenian general & statesman
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NICIAS — Nicias BrE AmE ˈnɪs i‿əs
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