seneca

• Nom propre se rapportant au philosophe et homme d'État romain, conseiller de Néron, connu pour ses tragédies imitant les modèles grecs.

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

indénombrable · nom propre

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.

   Sénèque

   • 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.

   Sénéca

   • 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.

   seneca (langue iroquoienne)

   • 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.