Hobbesian

adjective

Hobbes·​ian ˈhäb-zē-ən How to pronounce Hobbesian (audio)
: of or relating to the English philosopher Thomas Hobbes or Hobbism

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Hobbesian was in 1776

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“Hobbesian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hobbesian. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.

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