περι
Lemma: περί
preposition
preposition
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Added Feb 25, 2026
Definition
A preposition meaning “around, about” (with the genitive: “concerning, about”; with the dative: “around, near”; with the accusative: “around, about,” and by extension “with respect to”). Also used as an adverb meaning “around” or “in the vicinity.”
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Grammatical Analysis
"περι"
Form: περι
Function: preposition governing the genitive and accusative
Construction: with genitive: 'concerning/about'; with accusative: 'around/round about' (also 'for, on account of' in some contexts)
Related Forms of περί
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