No. 511 in Greek
αλέξης
The Greek word "αλέξης" means "defender" or "protector."
In a sentence
Ο φίλος μου ο Αλέξης ήρθε χθες.
My friend Alexis came yesterday.
Here, 'Αλέξης' is used as a proper noun, referring to a person's name.
Η λέξη 'αλέξης' μπορεί να σημαίνει προστασία από βροχή στα αρχαία ελληνικά.
The word 'αλέξης' can mean protection from rain in Ancient Greek.
In this sentence, 'αλέξης' refers to an ancient Greek term, showcasing its historical meaning.
Στον μύθο, ο ήρωας ήταν ο 'Αλέξης των ανέμων'.
In the myth, the hero was 'Alexis of the winds'.
Here, 'Αλέξης' is used as a descriptive title in a literary context, emphasizing a symbolic or characterized meaning.
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