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platonism

platonism is the alternative letter-case form of Platonism.

Proper noun capitalized: Platonism

Platonism

  1. The philosophy of Plato.

Origin of platonism

From Ancient Greek Πλάτων (Plátōn, “Plato”) + English -ism.

Words formed from platonism

Questions about platonism

What does platonism mean?
Platonism means the philosophy of Plato.
What is platonism the alternative letter-case form of?
Platonism is the alternative letter-case form of Platonism.
What part of speech is platonism?
Platonism is a proper noun.

Words near platonism in the dictionary

  1. platonised
  2. platoniser
  3. platonisers
  4. platonises
  5. platonising
  6. platonism
  7. platonist
  8. platonists
  9. platonize
  10. platonized
  11. platonizer

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