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Stagirite

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Stag·​i·​rite | \ ˈsta-jə-ˌrīt How to pronounce Stagirite (audio) \

Definition of Stagirite

: a native or resident of Stagira Aristotle the Stagirite

First Known Use of Stagirite

1603, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Stagirite

Greek Stagiritēs, from Stagira, city in ancient Macedonia

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The first known use of Stagirite was in 1603

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“Stagirite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Stagirite. Accessed 11 Aug. 2022.

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