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Ancient Greek dictionary · preposition

περί

[with genitive]

Transliteration: peri

Meaning and definitions

  1. [with genitive]
  2. about; concerning; because of
  3. [with dative]
  4. around; for; about
  5. [with accusative]
  6. around; near; about

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