ΛΥΚΟΥΡΓΟΣ, λυκουργος
LYKOURGOS, lykourgos
Sounds Like: loo-KOOR-gos
Translations: Lycurgus
From the root: ΛΥΚΟΥΡΓΟΣ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: Lycurgus was the legendary lawgiver of Sparta, who established the military-oriented reformation of Spartan society in the 9th century BC. His reforms were aimed at creating a society based on military prowess, austerity, and equality among citizens. The name itself is a compound word, likely meaning 'wolf-worker' or 'wolf-repeller'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
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