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solomon

/ˈsɑː.lə.mən/
Sol · o · mon
Adverb:Solomonically
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Plural:Solomons
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Adjective:Solomonic
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solomon Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A biblical king of ancient Israel, the son of David, renowned in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions for his extraordinary wisdom, wealth, and construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem.

Example

"According to biblical accounts, King Solomon settled disputes with remarkable discernment and built the First Temple in Jerusalem."

2

A person of exceptional wisdom, sound judgment, or sagacity.

Example

"It would take a true Solomon to resolve such a complicated legal dispute fairly for everyone involved."

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• Rhymes for solomon

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Word Origin & Etymology

Via Latin Salomon and Ancient Greek Solomon from Biblical Hebrew Shlomo, derived from shalom ('peace'), meaning 'peaceful'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Solomon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/solomon
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