Pyrrho
[ pir-oh ]
/ ˈpɪr oʊ /
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noun
c365–c275 b.c., Greek philosopher.
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Pyrrho
/ (ˈpɪrəʊ) /
noun
?365–?275 bc, Greek philosopher; founder of scepticism. He maintained that true wisdom and happiness lie in suspension of judgment, since certain knowledge is impossible to attain
Derived forms of Pyrrho
Pyrrhonism, nounPyrrhonist, noun, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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