alcibiades

/ˌælsɪbaɪˈiːdiːz, ˌælˌsɪ-/

Definitions

1. noun

A Greek statesman and general who led the Athenian expedition to Sicily in 415–413 BC.

“The historian portrayed Alcibiades as a charismatic but ultimately flawed leader.”

2. noun

A type of policy or approach characterized by bold or adventurous action.

“The government’s Alcibiades-style plan to tackle the economic crisis was met with both praise and criticism.”

Synonyms

  • adventurer
  • general
  • statesman

Antonyms

  • conservative
  • coward