ˈfiləˌpīz intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: Greek Philippizein to be on Philip's side, from Philippos Philip (of Macedon) + -izein -ize
: to speak in support of a cause under the influence of a bribe
ˈfiləˌpīz intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: Greek Philippizein to be on Philip's side, from Philippos Philip (of Macedon) + -izein -ize
: to speak in support of a cause under the influence of a bribe
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012