jʊˈrɪpɪdiːz

Definitions

1. noun

a Greek tragic poet whose plays are still studied today, especially ‘Medea’, ‘The Bacchae’, and ‘Hippolytus’

“Euripides is considered one of the greatest figures in ancient Greek literature.”

2. proper noun

Euripides (c. 480–406 BCE), a Greek tragedian from Athens

“Euripides’ plays often dealt with themes of love, war, and the human condition.”