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Noun pericles has 1 sense
  1. Pericles - Athenian statesman whose leadership contributed to Athen's political and cultural supremacy in Greece; he ordered the construction of the Parthenon (died in 429 BC)
    --1 is a kind of
    statesman, solon, national leader

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Pericles

Noun:

1. A prominent statesman and general of Ancient Greece, known for his leadership during the Golden Age of Athens.

Example Sentence: Pericles was hailed as the architect of Athenian democracy and the mastermind behind its cultural and artistic achievements.

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Noun: (plural: pericles)

2. In zoology, a genus of long-tailed macaques that includes several species of monkeys.

Example Sentence: The pericles are highly intelligent primates native to Southeast Asia.

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Adjective:

1. Pertaining to or resembling the legendary oratory prowess of Pericles.

Example Sentence: The speaker delivered a pericles speech that captivated the entire audience.

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Verb:

1. To exhibit leadership qualities or inspirational influence akin to those attributed to Pericles.

Example Sentence: The charismatic young politician has the potential to pericles the nation towards progress and prosperity.

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Verb:

2. To navigate or steer a ship through treacherous waters.

Example Sentence: The experienced captain skillfully pericles the vessel through the stormy seas.

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