CEFR C1

Antenor

proper noun

Meaning

A wise Trojan prince and counselor, son of King Laomedon, who advised returning Helen to the Greeks to prevent the Trojan War.

Examples

Antenor, a respected elder, urged the Trojans to consider Priam's plea for peace.
In the epic poem, Antenor's counsel was often ignored by the more hot-headed leaders.

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Antenor (C1)

proper noun

Pronunciation: ænˈtɛnər

Definition

A wise Trojan prince and counselor, son of King Laomedon, who advised returning Helen to the Greeks to prevent the Trojan War.

Examples

Antenor, a respected elder, urged the Trojans to consider Priam's plea for peace.
In the epic poem, Antenor's counsel was often ignored by the more hot-headed leaders.

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