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proper noun · masculinesecond declension

Porphyrius

Porphyrius m sg (genitive Porphyriī or Porphyrī)
Classical[pɔrˈpʰy.ri.ʊs]Ecclesiastical[porˈfiː.ri.us]

Meaning

  1. masculinesingularA Grecian philosopher, disciple of Plotinus

Declension

declension
formsingularplural
nominativePorphyrius—
genitivePorphyriī
Porphyrī		—
dativePorphyriō—
accusativePorphyrium—
ablativePorphyriō—
vocativePorphyrī—

Origins

From Ancient Greek Πορφύριος (Porphúrios).

In the Academy Smith's classical dictionaries

Biography & mythologyPorphyriusPorphyrius (Πορφύριος), the celebrated antagonist of Christianity, was a Greek philosopher of the Neo-Platonic school. Eunapius and Suidas (following …

Quick answers

What does Porphyrius mean in Latin?
Porphyrius, a proper noun, means “A Grecian philosopher, disciple of Plotinus”.
What is the genitive of Porphyrius?
The genitive singular is Porphyriī. Porphyrius is masculine, second declension.
How do you pronounce Porphyrius?
In classical Latin, [pɔrˈpʰy.ri.ʊs]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [porˈfiː.ri.us].