Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Diogenes
Proper Noun
/daɪˈɒdʒəniːz/
Definition
Diogenes was a Greek philosopher and one of the most famous figures of Cynicism.
Examples
- Diogenes famously wandered Athens with a lantern, claiming to be looking for an honest man.
- His disregard for social conventions made Diogenes a controversial figure in ancient Greek society.
Meaning
He is best known for his ascetic lifestyle and his belief that virtue was better revealed in action than in theory.
Synonyms
- Cynic
- Philosopher
- Ascetic
