Zeno

/ˈzinoʊ/
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Other forms: Zenos

Definitions of Zeno
  1. noun
    ancient Greek philosopher who formulated paradoxes that defended the belief that motion and change are illusory (circa 495-430 BC)
    synonyms: Zeno of Elea
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    example of:
    philosopher
    a specialist in philosophy
  2. noun
    ancient Greek philosopher who founded the Stoic school (circa 335-263 BC)
    synonyms: Zeno of Citium
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    philosopher
    a specialist in philosophy
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