Hobbes

[ hobz ]

noun

1. Thomas, 1588–1679, English philosopher and author.

Hobbes

/ hɒbz /

noun

1. HobbesThomas15881679MEnglishPHILOSOPHY: philosopher Thomas. 1588–1679, English political philosopher. His greatest work is the Leviathan (1651), which contains his defence of absolute sovereignty

Derived Forms

• ˈHobbesian, nounadjective

Example Sentences

In the seventeenth century, Thomas Hobbes pegged laughter as the companion of scorn.

From Salon

In the first ‘Sex and the City’ movie, released in 2008, Cynthia Nixon’s Miranda Hobbes exasperatedly acknowledges the trend: “That’s it?!” she says, aghast as the costume options in a store.

From Los Angeles Times

And this book has been compared to “Catcher in the Rye,” “A Prayer for Owen Meany,” Calvin and Hobbes.

From Salon

The Simpson episodes are hosted by Sarah Marshall and Michael Hobbes, the latter of whom has since left the show.

From Seattle Times

Claiming to "oppose today's ruling," Lake called on the actual governor, Democrat Katie Hobbes and "the State Legislature to come up with an immediate common sense solution."

From Salon