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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

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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

Xenocrates looked over to the Parliamentarian, who had jurisdiction in such matters.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

Usually High Blade Xenocrates did nothing but mediate and postpone discussions for a later date.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

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

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

“What is your proposal, Scythe Rand?” asked Xenocrates.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

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