polonius

[pəˈləʊniəs]

polonius Definition

a character in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, who is the chief counselor to King Claudius and the father of Ophelia and Laertes.

Using polonius: Examples

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    Polonius is a well-known character in Shakespearean literature.

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    The actor played Polonius in the theater production of Hamlet.

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Summary: polonius in Brief

The term 'Polonius' [pəˈləʊniəs] refers to a character in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet. He is the chief counselor to King Claudius and the father of Ophelia and Laertes.