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Xenocrates

American  
[zuh-nok-ruh-teez] / zəˈnɒk rəˌtiz /

noun

  1. 396–314 b.c., Greek philosopher.

Xenocrates British  
/ ˌzɛnəˈkrætɪk, zɛˈnɒkrəˌtiːz /

noun

  1. ?396–314 bc , Greek Platonic philosopher

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Other Word Forms

  • Xenocratean adjective
  • Xenocratic adjective

Example Sentences

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Phryne and Lais — the most celebrated beauties of their time — both tried, unsuccessfully, to seduce the austere Xenocrates.

From Washington Post • Jun. 6, 2018

The scythes began to calm down, and Xenocrates pointed an accusing finger.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

However, before a final tally was taken, High Blade Xenocrates announced that time had run out for legislative issues.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

Xenocrates shifted uncomfortably at the mention of the ordeal.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

Scythe Faraday pleaded, but three bells had already rung, and Xenocrates ignored him.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

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