σωφροσύνη
Ancient Greek
noun
Definitions
- soundness of mind, prudence, discretion; sanity
- moderation in sensual desires, self-control, temperance
- (politics) a moderate form of government
Etymology
Affix from Ancient Greek σώφρων (sane, reasonable, wise, prudent, moderate).
Origin
Ancient Greek
σώφρων
Gloss
sane, reasonable, wise, prudent, moderate
Concept
Semantic Field
Cognition
Ontological Category
Property