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AEsopian

Æ-so′pi-an

,

E-so′pi-an

,
Adj.
[L.
Aesopius
, from Gr. [GREEK], fr. the famous Greek fabulist
Æsop
.]
Of or pertaining to
Æsop
, or in his manner.

Definition 2024


Aesopian

Aesopian

See also: Æsopian

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Adjective

Aesopian (comparative more Aesopian, superlative most Aesopian)

  1. (not comparable) Related to or concerning the Greek fabulist Aesop.
  2. (comparable) Characteristic of Aesop's animal fables.
  3. (comparable) Employing or having an ambiguous or allegorical meaning, especially a political meaning.

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