Megarian

adjective

Me·​gar·​i·​an mə-ˈga-rē-ən How to pronounce Megarian (audio)
me-,
-ˈger-ē-ən
: of or relating to a Socratic school of philosophy founded by Euclid of Megara and noted for its subtle attention to logic
Megarian noun

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Megarian was in 1603

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“Megarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Megarian. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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