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

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“We need this ban to protect us from tragic accidents in the future,” insisted Xenocrates.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

Citra’s fate was entirely in the hands of High Blade Xenocrates.

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He put a champagne flute into Xenocrates hand.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

“There’s nowhere you can go, Citra!” called Xenocrates.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

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