φιλοτιμια
Lemma: φιλοτιμία
noun
noun
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Added Aug 17, 2026
Definition
Ambition or love of honour, especially the desire to win esteem and distinction. Often denotes a competitive spirit for public recognition, either laudable (emulous zeal) or blameworthy (vainglory).
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Grammatical Analysis
"φιλοτιμια"
Case: nominative (also possible: vocative)
Number: singular
Gender: feminine
Declension: 1st declension (alpha-stem; Attic-Ionic type in -ία)