Di·og·e·nes (d - j  -n z ) Died c. 320 b.c. Greek philosopher and founder of the Cynic school who advocated self-control and the pursuit of virtue through simple living. He is said to have once wandered through the streets of Athens with a lantern in daylight, searching for an honest man. |
Diogenes [daɪˈɒdʒɪˌniːz]
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(Biographies / Diogenes (?412 bc-?323 bc) M, Greek, PHILOSOPHY: philosopher) ?412-?323 bc, Greek Cynic philosopher, who rejected social conventions and advocated self-sufficiency and simplicity of life
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| Noun | 1. |  Diogenes - an ancient Greek philosopher and Cynic who rejected social conventions (circa 400-325 BC) |
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