Sophocles

biographical name

Soph·​o·​cles ˈsä-fə-ˌklēz How to pronounce Sophocles (audio)
circa 496–406 b.c. Greek dramatist
Sophoclean adjective

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“Sophocles.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sophocles. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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