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BOETHIUS
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• BOETHIUS (noun)
The noun BOETHIUS has 1 sense:
1. a Roman who was an early Christian philosopher and statesman who was executed for treason; Boethius had a decisive influence on medieval logic (circa 480-524)
Familiarity information: BOETHIUS used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
A Roman who was an early Christian philosopher and statesman who was executed for treason; Boethius had a decisive influence on medieval logic (circa 480-524)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius; Boethius
Instance hypernyms:
philosopher (a specialist in philosophy)
national leader; solon; statesman (a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs)
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