Ciceronian

Ciceronian
/sis'euh roh"nee euhn/, adj.
1. of or pertaining to Cicero or his writings: the Ciceronian orations.
2. in the style of Cicero: characterized by melodious language, clarity, and forcefulness of presentation: Ciceronian invective.
n.
3. a person who is an expert on or specializes in the study of the works of Cicero.
4. a person who admires or imitates the style of Cicero.
[1575-85; < L Ciceronianus, equiv. to Ciceron- (s. of Cicero) CICERO + -ianus -IAN]

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