φιλόδοξος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From φῐλο- (philo-, loving) +‎ δόξα (dóxa, glory, opinion) +‎ -ος (-os).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

φῐλόδοξος (philódoxosm or f (neuter φῐλόδοξον); second declension

  1. fame loving

Inflection

Derived terms

Descendants

  • English: philodox
  • Greek: φιλόδοξος (filódoxos)

Further reading

Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φιλόδοξος (philódoxos).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fiˈloðoksos/
  • Hyphenation: φι‧λό‧δο‧ξος

Adjective

φιλόδοξος (filódoxosm (feminine φιλόδοξη, neuter φιλόδοξο)

  1. ambitious

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