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ancient greek
Definitions:
Noun
Cynic
Definition: a member of a group of ancient Greek philosophers who advocated the doctrine that virtue is the only good and that the essence of virtue is self-control
Definition: A member of a sect of Ancient Greek philosophers who believed virtue to be the only good and self-control to be the only means of achieving virtue.
Definition: A person who believes that all people are motivated by selfishness.
Adjective
Definition: Of or relating to the Cynics.
Definition: cynical (in all senses)