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solomon

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈsɑɫəmən// solomon

n. a person who is very wise and makes fair decisions. It comes from the name of an ancient king known for his great wisdom.

n. a person possessing exceptional wisdom or sound judgment. Derived from the biblical King Solomon, the term functions as an eponym for an impartial and insightful arbiter.


SIMPLE

The judge was known as a local Solomon for his fair rulings.

CONTEXTUAL

Faced with two equally valid complaints, the manager needed the wisdom of a Solomon to settle the dispute fairly.

COMPLEX

In the complex world of international diplomacy, he was regarded as a modern Solomon, capable of untangling historical grievances with a single, elegant compromise.

Origin

From Latin Solomōn (variant of Salomon), from Ancient Greek Σολομών (Solomṓn), from Biblical Hebrew שְׁלֹמֹה (šĕlōmōʰ), from שָׁלוֹם (šālōm, “peace”). Doublet of Shlomo and Suleiman.

Usage

Often used in the phrase 'the wisdom of a Solomon' or as a metaphor for a judge.

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