/ˈsəʊlən/, /ˈsoʊlən/
OriginFrom Ancient Greek Σόλων (Sólōn), the name of an influential Athenian statesman.
- A wise legislator or lawgiver.
- Philippines, especiallyAny legislator.
“In the wake of the death of two first responders in La Trinidad town, Rep. Eric Go Yap seeks to amend the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 or Republic Act (RA) 10121. [...”
“"I strongly and categorically deny the baseless accusations lnking^([sic]) me to alleged corrupt practices and illegal acts. The ongoing flood-control nvestigation^([sic]) is a serious matter. am^([si”
- An ancient Athenian statesman and lawgiver, one of the Seven Sages (c.630-c.560 BC).
“Now if your Majesty would have our bristles
To bind your mortar with, or fill our colons
With rich blood, or make brawn out of our gristles,
In policy—ask else your royal Solons—
You ought to give us ”
“[T]he law codes drafted in Athens in the late seventh and early sixth centuries were the work of individuals, Drakon and then Solon.”
- A city in Iowa.
- A town in Maine.
- A town in New York.
- A city in Ohio.
Formssolons(plural)