Demetrius

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Proper noun 1.2.1 Quotations 1.2.2 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek Δημήτριος "belonging to Δημήτηρ (Demeter, the earth goddess)"; from Δή (De), an early form of Γή (Ge) "earth" + μήτηρ (meter) "mother".

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Singular Demetrius

Plural -

Demetrius

1. A male given name, of mostly historical use in English.

[edit] Quotations

• 1611, King James Version of the Bible (Authorized Version), 3 John :12:

  Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.

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