pre-Socratic

/ˌˈpri səˌkrædɪk/
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Definitions of pre-Socratic
  1. adjective
    before the time of Socrates
    synonyms: presocratic
  2. noun
    any philosopher who lived before Socrates
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    type of:
    philosopher
    a specialist in philosophy
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