Nomothete
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nomothete is a noun meaning A lawgiver; a legislator.
Meaning
A lawgiver; a legislator.
More Meanings
- A name giver.
Example Sentences
Clearly we are in the presence of a motif, common to other religions and mythologies — that of the Nomothete, the name-giver, the creator of language
He proposed a bicameral legislature divided into elected legislators tasked with everyday business of state, who he called “telothetes,” and another set of legislators called “nomothetes” of ages forty to fifty-five elected by their peers to fifteen-year terms.
Word Forms
- nomothetes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include solon, legist, lawgiver, lawmaker, legislator, lawman.
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