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n. - A man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs.

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  • "He doesn't understand" what real blame is said the crotchety old solon.
  • The solon described combat sports especially boxing as bloody and deadly.
  • The mood was encapsulated by the remark of one oddball politician, solon to be Rand Paul, that "I don't do Afghanistan."
  • Cyberspace solon Howard Rheingold once remarked that in online communities 15% of the community provides 80% of the noise.
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