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ZENO

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Ancient Greek philosopher who founded the Stoic school (circa 335-263 BC)

Synonyms:

Zeno; Zeno of Citium

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

philosopher (a specialist in philosophy)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Ancient Greek philosopher who formulated paradoxes that defended the belief that motion and change are illusory (circa 495-430 BC)

Synonyms:

Zeno; Zeno of Elea

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

philosopher (a specialist in philosophy)

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