CICERONIAN


Meaning of CICERONIAN in English

/sis'euh roh"nee euhn/ , adj.

1. of or pertaining to Cicero or his writings: the Ciceronian orations.

2. in the style of Cicero: characterized by melodious language, clarity, and forcefulness of presentation: Ciceronian invective.

n.

3. a person who is an expert on or specializes in the study of the works of Cicero.

4. a person who admires or imitates the style of Cicero.

[ 1575-85; Ciceronianus, equiv. to Ciceron- (s. of Cicero ) CICERO + -ianus -IAN ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .