Solomon

[sol-uh-muhn]

noun

1. fl. 10th century b.c., king of Israel (son of David).

2. an extraordinarily wise man; a sage.

3. a male given name.

Solomon

/ ˌsɒləˈməʊnɪən, ˌsɒləˈmɒnɪk, ˈsɒləmən /

noun

1. 10th century _bc , king of Israel, son of David and Bathsheba, credited with great wisdom

Solomon

1. In the Old Testament, a Hebrew king, son and successor of David. The “wisdom of Solomon” is proverbial. Solomon is also known for his many wives, for his splendor and wealth, and for building the Temple at Jerusalem (see also Jerusalem).

Other Word Forms

• Solomonic adjective

Example Sentences

“With over 800 members out of work, we need a project like this,” said Zachary Solomon, business representative for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 11.

From Los Angeles Times

"People do not cross the Channel unless what lies behind them is more terrifying than what lies ahead," said Enver Solomon, chief executive of the Refugee Council charity.

From BBC

As Norman Solomon has consistently argued, the grotesque violence is not concealed but flaunted, glorified in the language of demagogues and amplified by the shameful silence of the mainstream media.

From Salon

The chief executive of the Refugee Council, Enver Solomon, said he was "not convinced" that using AI tools was the correct approach.

From BBC

Victorious Solomon greeted us at Den Urban Dog Retreat in a man bun and T-shirt that reads “meditate with your dog.”

From Los Angeles Times