Definition
Definition of Senecan - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
dramatistTECH. playwright influenced by Seneca's styleTECH.
- The play was written by a renowned Senecan of the era.
2.
philosopherTECH. follower or admirer of Seneca's philosophyTECH.
- He considered himself a true Senecan in his beliefs.
3.
literatureTECH. scholar or expert on Seneca's worksTECH.
- The Senecan delivered a lecture on Stoic ethics.
Adjective
1.
philosophyTECH. related to Seneca the Younger, Roman philosopherTECH.
- The Senecan approach to ethics is still studied today.
2.
literatureTECH. resembling the style or manner of SenecaTECH.
- His writing has a Senecan quality that captivates readers.
Origin of Senecan
Latin, Seneca (Roman philosopher)
Examples of Senecan in a sentence
As a Senecan, his tragedies were deeply philosophical. Many Senecans gathered to discuss Stoic philosophy. As a Senecan, she often quoted Seneca in her speeches. The Senecan published a new translation of Seneca's letters. As a Senecan, she was invited to the symposium on Roman philosophy. The philosopher's writings had a distinct Senecan influence.
Her thesis explored Senecan themes in modern literature. The play's dialogue is distinctly Senecan. Her essay reflects a Senecan influence.
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- French:dramaturge sénécain, sénèque, ...
- German:Senecaner, senecanische, ...
- Italian:senecano, ...
- Spanish:senecano, de Séneca, ...
- Portuguese:senecano, senequiano, ...
- Chinese:塞内卡式剧作家, 塞内卡的, ...
- Japanese:セネカ風, セネカ的な, ...
- Arabic:كَاتِب مَسْرَحِي سِينِيكِي, عَلى نَمَط سينيكا, ...
- Hebrew:סֶנֶקָאִי, סֵנֵקָן, ...
- Russian:сенеканец, сенековский, ...
- Ukrainian:сенеканець, сенеківський, ...
- Hindi:सेनेकी, सेनेका संबंधी, ...
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