Definition: Meaning of, Plato in English to English dictionary.
Pronunciation:/ ˈpleɪtəʊ /
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(?427-347BC) an ancient Greek PHILOSOPHER, who had a very great influence on European philosophy. He explained his ideas in the form of written conversations. His teacher was SOCRATES, and after SOCRATES' death he established a school called the Academy, where ARISTOTLE was one of his students. His most famous work is The Republic, about the perfect state and form of government.