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Marcus Aurelius

American  
[aw-ree-lee-uhs, aw-reel-yuhs] / ɔˈri li əs, ɔˈril yəs /

noun

  1. Marcus Annius Verus, a.d. 121–180, Stoic philosopher and writer: emperor of Rome 161–180.

Marcus Aurelius Cultural  

  1. A Stoic philosopher and emperor of Rome in the second century a.d. He is best known for his Meditations, a philosophical autobiography that is a classic work of personal writing and a remarkable exposition on Stoicism.

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