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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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WordMeaning
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency
durationcontinuance in time
diversediffering from one another : unlike
misogamya hatred of marriage
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
parleyto speak with another : confer