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STOIC

a member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c.

The meaning of the word stoic is a member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c..

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historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
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indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
enterprisingmarked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
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