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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

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

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

“Oh, please,” said Xenocrates with an exaggerated sweep of his hand.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

Xenocrates went to the express elevator, not trusting his security detail to handle the situation down below.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

Esme waited to see what would happen, and Xenocrates finally offered her a warm smile.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

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