ΔΙΟΚΛΗΡΟΣ, διοκληρος
DIOKLĒROS, dioklēros
Sounds Like: dee-oh-KLEE-ros
Translations: having two portions, having two lots, double-portioned
From the root: ΔΙΟΚΛΗΡΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word is a compound adjective, meaning 'having two portions' or 'having two lots'. It describes something or someone that possesses or is associated with two shares or inheritances. It combines the prefix 'δι-' (di-), meaning 'two' or 'double', with 'κληρος' (kleros), meaning 'lot' or 'portion'. It would be used to describe a person or entity that has received or is entitled to a double share.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 8 — 2:35
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