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August ɔːˈɡʌst Adjective Group Statesmen Dared Challenge Views

Word3 august
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic /ɔːˈɡʌst/ /ɔːˈɡʌst/
Example
  • an august group of statesmen
  • he had dared to challenge the views of an august body of imperial historians.
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august

(adjective)/ɔːˈɡʌst/ /ɔːˈɡʌst/
  1. impressive, making you feel respect
    • an august group of statesmen
    • He had dared to challenge the views of an august body of imperial historians.

    Word Origin

    • mid 17th cent.: from French auguste or Latin augustus ‘consecrated, venerable’.
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