pre-Socratic

pre-Socratic
1. adjective /ˌpɹiːsɒˈkɹætɪk/
Existing in Ancient Greece before the flourishing of the philosopher (circa 469–399 BC).
2. noun /ˌpɹiːsɒˈkɹætɪk/
Any one of the pre-Socratic philosophers, viz. (circa 624–546 BC), (circa 610–546 BC), (circa 585–525 BC), (circa 576–495 BC), (circa 570–480 BC), (circa 535–475 BC), (early-5 century BC), (circa 500–428 BC), (circa 490–430 BC), and (circa 460–370 BC).

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