- Hobbesian
- adjective Date: 1776 of or relating to the English philosopher Thomas Hobbes or Hobbism
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hobbesian — hobbes·ian … English syllables
hobbesian — I. ˈhäbzēən adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Thomas Hobbes died 1679 English philosopher + English ian : of or relating to Hobbes or Hobbism II. noun ( s) … Useful english dictionary
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