solonian
adjective
so·lo·ni·an
\sōˈlōnēən, səˈl-\
variants: less commonly
solonic
\(ˈ)sō¦länik\Definition of solonian
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Solon, the ancient Athenian lawgiver, or his legislation
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Origin and Etymology of solonian
Solon †ab559b.c. Athenian lawgiver + English -ian, -ic
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