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Cynic

Cyn·ic [ sínnik ]


noun  (plural Cyn·ics)
Definition:
 
ancient Greek philosopher: a member of a group of ancient Greek philosophers who believed that virtue is the only good and that the only means of achieving it is self-control. The sect was founded by Antisthenes in the 4th century bc.



adjective 
Definition:
 
relating to Cynics: belonging to, characteristic of, or relating to the Cynics

[Mid-16th century. Via Latin< Greek Kunikos]
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