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Peripatetic

Per·i·pa·tet·ic


adjective 
Definition:
 
relating to Aristotle's philosophy: belonging or relating to the school of philosophy founded by Aristotle, who gave lectures while walking about the Lyceum in Athens



noun  (plural Per·i·pa·tet·ics)
Definition:
 
Aristotelian philosopher: a member of the Aristotelian school of philosophy

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