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Diogenes
dy-OJ-ih-neez
daɪˈɒdʒɪniːzListen
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Diogenes
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Ancient Greek — Diogenēs, meaning 'born of Zeus'.
- Meaning
- Cynical philosopher (c. 412–323 BC) from Sinope, who advocated living in accordance with nature and virtue; famous for living in a large ceramic jar and his provocative behaviour.
Common mispronunciations
dee-OH-juh-neezDY-oh-juh-neez
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