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Zeno

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Noun

1. zeno, zeno of elea

ancient Greek philosopher who formulated paradoxes that defended the belief that motion and change are illusory (circa 495-430 BC)

2. zeno, zeno of citium

ancient Greek philosopher who founded the Stoic school (circa 335-263 BC)

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Zeno

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noun
Zeno of Citium, Zeno of Elea

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Zeno

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1. 
fl. 5th cent. b.c.; Gr. Eleatic philosopher
: also Zeno of Elea (ˈiliə ; ēˈlēə) (town in Italy)
2. 
334?-261? b.c.; Gr. philosopher: founder of Stoicism
: also Zeno of Citium (ˈsɪʃiəm ; sishˈēəm) (city in Cyprus)

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