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Xe·​noph·​a·​ne·​an | \ zə̇¦näfə¦nēən \

Definition of Xenophanean

: of or relating to the Eleatic philosopher Xenophanes or his doctrines noteworthy for their emphatic but perhaps pantheistic monotheism

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History and Etymology for Xenophanean

Xenophanes, 6th century b.c. Greek philosopher + English -an

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“Xenophanean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Xenophanean. Accessed 22 May. 2022.

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