What does "xenophon" mean?

Athenian historian and philosopher born 427 B.C.E. and author of the Anabasis and Memorabilia. He was a pupil of Socrates and became a general during the Persian wars.

Xenophon

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Common synonyms include: ancient writer, athenian author, forename, given name, greek historian, personal name.

/ˈzɛnəˌfɒn/ name

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Athenian historian and philosopher born 427 B.C.E. and author of the Anabasis and Memorabilia. He was a pupil of Socrates and became a general during the Persian wars.

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ancient writer athenian author forename given name greek historian personal name

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From Ancient Greek Ξενοφῶν (Xenophôn).

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