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seneca

/ˈsɛn.ɪ.kə/

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noun

/ˈsɛn.ɪ.kə/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к римскому государственному деятелю и философу, который был советником Нерона и известен своими трагедиями, написанными по образцу греческих произведений.

A proper noun referring to a Roman statesman and philosopher who was an advisor to Nero, known for his tragedies modeled on Greek works.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Roman philosopher and statesmanC1formal

    A prominent Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, and dramatist who lived from approximately 4 BC to 65 AD. He served as an advisor to Emperor Nero and wrote influential philosophical works and tragedies.

    ruРимский философ и государственный деятель

    • Seneca's letters on Stoicism remain widely read today.
    • The philosopher Seneca was forced to commit suicide by Nero.
    • Many of Seneca's tragedies are based on Greek myths.
  2. Native American peopleB2formalamerican

    A member of the Iroquoian-speaking Indigenous people originally inhabiting the region of present-day New York State, south of Lake Ontario. They are one of the six nations of the Iroquois Confederacy.

    ruКоренной американский народ

    • The Seneca Nation has a long history in the Finger Lakes region.
    • Seneca oral traditions have been passed down through generations.
    • The Seneca were known as the 'Keepers of the Western Door'.
  3. B2formalamerican

    The language spoken by the Seneca people, belonging to the Iroquoian language family.

    ruЯзык сенека

    • Efforts are being made to revitalize the Seneca language.
    • The word 'Seneca' itself comes from their own language.
    • Only a few fluent speakers of Seneca remain today.
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