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Definitions from WordNet

Noun agon has 1 sense
  1. agon - a festivity in ancient Greece at which competitors contended for prizes
    --1 is a kind of
    celebration, festivity
    --1 has particulars:
     Isthmian Games; Nemean Games; Olympian Games, Olympic Games; Pythian Games

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Agon

Definition:

Agon can refer to a noun meaning a contest, struggle, or conflict, especially in Greek tragedy. It can also be used as a verb to describe engaging in a fierce struggle or battle. Additionally, agon can be an acronym for the American Guild of Organists, an organization for musicians who play the organ.

Examples:

Noun:

  1. The agon between the two soccer teams was intense, with both sides giving their all.
  2. In Greek mythology, Hercules faced many agon as part of his trials.

Verb:

  1. The gladiators agonized in the arena, fighting for their lives.
  2. The knight agonized against the dragon, desperately trying to defend the kingdom.

Acronym:

The AGoG (American Guild of Organists) provides valuable resources and support for organists worldwide.

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