Definitions

1. noun

A woman who was a philosopher and a prominent figure in ancient Athens, known for her wit and her association with Socrates.

“In the play ‘Copenhagen’, the character of Niels Bohr discusses the life and teachings of Aspasia, a woman who lived over two thousand years ago.”

2. noun

A term used to describe the tendency to avoid controversy or difficult issues, especially in art or literature.

“The film’s portrayal of a sensitive topic was criticized for being an example of aspasia, avoiding the real issues at hand.”