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Diogenes
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1. diogenes
an ancient Greek philosopher and Cynic who rejected social conventions (circa 400-325 BC)
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Diogenes
see synonyms of diogenesnoun
?412–?323 bc, Greek Cynic philosopher, who rejected social conventions and advocated self-sufficiency and simplicity of life
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Diogenes
see synonyms of diogenes Greek philosopher and founder of the Cynic school who advocated self-control and the pursuit of virtue through simple living. He is said to have once wandered through the streets of Athens with a lantern in daylight, searching for an honest man.
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