antisthenes

An·tis·the·nes

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-tis-thuh-neez]
- /ænˈtɪs θəˌniz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-tis-thuh-neez]
- /ænˈtɪs θəˌniz/

Definitions of antisthenes word

noun antisthenes ?445–365 bc, Greek philosopher, founder of the Cynic school, who taught that the only good was virtue, won by self-control and independence from worldly needs 3
noun antisthenes 444?-365? b.c.; Gr. philosopher; founder of Cynicism 3
noun antisthenes 444?–365? b.c, Greek philosopher: founder of the Cynic school. 1

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antisthenes popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.