Senecan

American  

[sen-i-kuhn] / ˈsɛn ɪ kən /

adjective

1. relating to Seneca, an ancient Roman philosopher and tragedian, or to his works or ideas.

2. relating to the Senecas, an Indigenous people of western New York, or to their Iroquoian language.

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noun

plural

Senecans

1. a follower or admirer of Seneca, an ancient Roman philosopher and tragedian.

Example Sentences

The sentences Moran likes derive from the loose, Senecan style perfected in the 17th century by the likes of John Donne, rather than ones from the stiff, hierarchical period of Samuel Johnson a century later.

From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2019

Even if he strove loyally after the Senecan form, his knowledge would be hardly sufficient to prevent departures from strict classical standards.

From Tragedy by Thorndike, Ashley H.

This criticism, mostly Italian, interpreted Aristotle by means of the Senecan tragedies and so reinforced their influence; but it was also greatly modified by the medieval ideas of tragedy which we have already noticed.

From Tragedy by Thorndike, Ashley H.

The story, evidently chosen because of its likeness to Seneca's "Thebais," is treated in Senecan manner, each of the first four acts being followed by a chorus of "Foure auncient and sage men of Brittaine."

From Tragedy by Thorndike, Ashley H.

He threw aside Senecan traditions and devoted himself to meeting the demands of the professional stage.

From Tragedy by Thorndike, Ashley H.