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neo-pythagoreanism

ne·o-Py·thag·o·re·an·ism
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nee-oh-pi-thag-uh-ree-uh-niz-uh m]
    • /ˌni oʊ pɪˌθæg əˈri əˌnɪz əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nee-oh-pi-thag-uh-ree-uh-niz-uh m]
    • /ˌni oʊ pɪˌθæg əˈri əˌnɪz əm/

Definition of neo-pythagoreanism word

  • noun neo-pythagoreanism a philosophical system, established in Alexandria and Rome in the second century b.c., consisting mainly of revived Pythagorean doctrines with elements of Platonism and Stoicism. 1

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Origin of neo-pythagoreanism

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65

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neo-pythagoreanism popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 70% 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.

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