Etymology · Ancient Greek
Δημοσθένης
2 English words descend from Ancient Greek Δημοσθένης, most common first.
- DemosthenesA transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Δημοσθένης (Dēmosthénēs), famously borne by Demosthenes, the Athenian statesman and orator of 4th century BC.
- DemosthenicPertaining to or characteristic of Demosthenes, a celebrated Athenian orator (384-322, B.C.), especially famous for his "Phillippics," or orations delivered against the encroachments of Philip, king of Macedon.