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Antisthenes

proper noun

  1. Ancient Greek philosopher whose teachings were central to the founding of the Cynic school
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ænˈtɪsθəniːz/

name

Etymology: From Latin Antisthenēs, from Ancient Greek Ἀντισθένης (Antisthénēs).

  1. A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Ἀντισθένης (Antisthénēs), notably borne by Antisthenes of Athens (445–365 B.C.), a Greek philosopher, founder of the school of Cynicism and a pupil of Socrates.