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General Description
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
48841
What does the French phrase 'Au pair' mean?
Answer:
At par / Equal
Au pair means 'at par' or 'equal to'. It refers to a young foreign person who helps with housework or child care in exchange for room and board.
48842
What does the French phrase 'Crème de la crème' mean?
Answer:
Cream of the cream (The very best)
Crème de la crème means 'cream of the cream'. It refers to the best person or thing of a particular kind.
48843
What does the French phrase 'Bon voyage' mean?
Answer:
Good voyage (Have a safe trip)
Bon voyage means 'good journey'. It is used to express good wishes to someone about to set off on a journey.
48844
What does the Chinese word 'Kowtow' mean?
Answer:
Act in an excessively subservient manner (literally to knock head)
Kowtow comes from the Chinese 'koutou' (knock head). It means to act in an excessively subservient manner.
48845
What does the Sanskrit word 'Guru' mean?
Answer:
A spiritual teacher or expert guide
Guru means a spiritual teacher, guide, or expert.
48846
What does the Japanese word 'Tycoon' mean?
Answer:
A wealthy, powerful person in business
Tycoon comes from the Japanese 'taikun' (great lord). It refers to a wealthy, powerful person in business or industry.
48847
What does the German word 'Poltergeist' mean?
Answer:
Noisy ghost
Poltergeist means 'noisy ghost'. It is a type of ghost or spirit responsible for physical disturbances.
48848
What does the German word 'Kindergarten' mean literally?
Answer:
Children's garden
Kindergarten literally means 'children's garden'. It is a preschool educational approach.
48849
What does the German word 'Zeitgeist' mean?
Answer:
Time ghost (Spirit of the times)
Zeitgeist means 'spirit of the times'. It refers to the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history.
48850
What does the German word 'Wanderlust' mean?
Answer:
A strong desire to travel
Wanderlust is a strong desire to travel and explore the world.