Dictionary - Definition of Diogenes

Definition: Diogenes


Part of Speech	Definition
Noun	1. An ancient Greek philosopher and Cynic who rejected social conventions (circa 400-325 BC).[Wordnet] 2. A Greek Cynic philosopher (412?-323 B. C.) who lived much in Athens and was distinguished for contempt of the common aims and conditions of life, and for sharp, caustic sayings.[Websters].
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Date "Diogenes" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1321. (references)

Specialty Definition: Diogenes

Domain	Definition
Biographical Satire	DIOGENES, the most foolish man who ever lived. He endeavored to find something with a lantern which could not even be located with a searchlight. Ambition: A brighter lantern. Recreation: Cleaning globes. Address: Tub. Epitaph: Here Lies A Man Who Attempted The Impossible. Source: Who was Who: 5000BC - 1914.
Literature	1: As was a paltry narrow tub to 2: Diogenes (4 syl. g=j). The cynic philosopher is said to have lived in a tub. 3: "The whole world was not half so wide 4: Because he had but one to subdue 5: Diogenes." Butler Hudibras i. 3. 6: To Alexander when he cried 7: Diogenes. Romanus IV. emperor of the East (1067-1071). Source: Brewer's Dictionary.
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Common Expressions: Diogenes

Expressions	Definition
Antonius Diogenes	Antonius Diogenes was the author of a Greek romance, whom scholars have placed in the 2nd century CE. His age was unknown even to Photius, who has preserved an outline of his romance. It consisted of twenty-four books, was written in the form of a dialogue about travels, and bore the title of The incredible wonders beyond Thule (Tα υπερ Θoυλην απιστα). It is highly praised by Photius for the clearness and gracefulness of its descriptions. It is widely believed that Lucian of Samosata had firstly in mind Diognes' work when he wrote his celebrated parody, the Verae Historiae. (references)
Diogenes Apolloniates	Diogenes Apolloniates or Diogenes of Apollonia (c. 460 BC), Greek natural philosopher, was a native of Apollonia in Crete. (references)
Diogenes of Cappadocia	Diogenes was a person sent by Orophernes, usurper of Cappadocia, together with Timotheus, as ambassador to Rome in 157 BC, to carry to Rome a golden crown, and to renew the friendship and alliance with the Roman Republic. The principal object of the ambassadors, however, was to support the accusation which was brought against the deposed king Ariarathes V; and Diogenes and his coadjutor, Miltiades, succeeded in their plan, and lies and calumnies gained the victory, as there was no one to undertake the defence of Ariarathes. (references)
Diogenes of Judea	Diogenes was a soldier, possibly a Greek or Hellenized mercenary, in the service of the Hasmonean king Alexander Jannaeus (103-76 BCE). He appears in Josephus's work Antiquities of the Jews. In revenge for the support of certain Pharisees for Demetrius III of Syria's invasion of Judea, Diogenes's advised Alexander to crucify 800 Pharisee scholars and murder their families before their eyes. Following Alexander's death, his widow and successor Salome Alexandra, probably at the urging of her brother Simeon ben Shetach, had Diogenes put to death. (references)
Diogenes Small	Diogenes Small (1797-1812), is a fictional character by British crime author Colin Dexter and the supposed author of numerous historical and other works. (references)
Diogenes the Stoic	Diogenes the Stoic, born in Seleucia, was a successor of Zeno, and head of the school at Athens in the 2nd century BC. (references)
The Diogenes Club	The Diogenes Club is a club featured in a few Sherlock Holmes stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, most notably "The Greek Interpreter". Probably named after Diogenes the Cynic, it was co-founded by Sherlock's older brother, Mycroft Holmes. It is a place where men can go to read without any distractions. The number one rule is that there is no talking. (references)
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Extended Definition: Diogenes

Diogenes

Diogenes (Διογένης) is a Greek name shared by several important historical figures:

Diogenes of Sinope (412-323 BC), better known as Diogenes the Cynic or simply Diogenes
Diogenes Apolloniates (c. 460 BC), philosopher
Diogenes of Babylon (Diogenes the Stoic) (c. 230 -c. 150 BCE), Stoic philosopher from Seleucia, frequently confused with the following
Diogenes of Seleucia (Epicurean), (2nd century BCE), Epicurean philosopher and adviser to King Alexander of Syria.
Diogenes of Tarsus (2nd century BCE), Epicurean philosopher
Diogenes of Judea (fl. c. 100-76 BC), general and advisor of Hasmonean king Alexander Jannaeus
Diogenes Laertius (between 200-500 CE), historian
Diogenes (1st century CE), Greek merchant and explorer
Diogenes, bishop of Byzantium, 114-129 CE
Diogenes of Oenoanda (2nd century CE), Epicurean
Diogenes (11th century), duke of Syrmia
Diogenes (bishop of Edessa) died 411-412

Diogenes syndrome, personality disorder.
Diogenes Verlag, a Swiss publishing house.

Note: "Diogenes" is sometimes confused with the name of Digenis Acritas, the hero of a famous Byzantine epic.

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Topics by Level of Interest: Diogenes
Topics sorted by level of Interest	Level (1=low, 600=high)	Topics sorted Alphabetically	Level (1=low, 600=high)
Diogenes of Sinope	28	Antonius Diogenes	4
Diogenes of Babylon	11	Cambarus diogenes	5
Diogenes Allen	8	Diogenes	4
Diogenes Laërtius	8	Diogenes Allen	8
Diogenes of Tarsus	8	Diogenes Angelakos	3
The Diogenes Club	6	Diogenes Apolloniates	6
Diogenes Apolloniates	6	Diogenes Laërtius	8
Cambarus diogenes	5	Diogenes of Babylon	11
Eleutherodactylus diogenes	5	Diogenes of Cappadocia	4
Diogenes syndrome	5	Diogenes of Judea	2
Diogenes of Cappadocia	4	Diogenes of Oenoanda	3
Antonius Diogenes	4	Diogenes of Seleucia (Epicurean)	3
Diogenes	4	Diogenes of Sinope	28
Diogenes Angelakos	3	Diogenes of Tarsus	8
Diogenes of Oenoanda	3	Diogenes Small	3
Diogenes Small	3	Diogenes syndrome	5
Diogenes of Seleucia (Epicurean)	3	Eleutherodactylus diogenes	5
Diogenes of Judea	2	The Diogenes Club	6
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Translations: Diogenes

Language	Translations (or nearest inflections or synonyms, in parentheses)
Banga-Bhasa	ডায়োজেনিস (Diogenes of Sinope). Additional references: Banga-Bhasa, Bangladesh, India, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Bangala	ডায়োজেনিস (Diogenes of Sinope). Additional references: Bangala, Bangladesh, India, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Bangla	ডায়োজেনিস (Diogenes of Sinope). Additional references: Bangla, Bangladesh, India, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Bengali	ডায়োজেনিস (Diogenes of Sinope). Additional references: Bengali, Bangladesh, India, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Deutsch	Diogenes (Diogenes). Additional references: Deutsch, Germany, Austria, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Dutch	Diogenes (Diogenes). Additional references: Dutch, Netherlands, Aruba, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Français	Diogène (Diogenes). Additional references: Français, France, Algeria, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
French	Diogène (Diogenes). Additional references: French, France, Algeria, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Frioulan	Diogin (Diogenes). Additional references: Frioulan, Italy, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Frioulian	Diogin (Diogenes). Additional references: Frioulian, Italy, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Friulano	Diogin (Diogenes). Additional references: Friulano, Italy, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Friulian	Diogin (Diogenes). Additional references: Friulian, Italy, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Furlan	Diogin (Diogenes). Additional references: Furlan, Italy, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
German	Diogenes (Diogenes). Additional references: German, Germany, Austria, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Greek	Διογένησ (Diogenes). Additional references: Greek, Greece, Albania, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Greek (transliteration)	dhioynis (Diogenes). Additional references: Greek, Greece, Albania, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Hanguk Mal	디오게네스 (Diogenes). Additional references: Hanguk Mal, Korea, South, Korea, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Hanguohua	디오게네스 (Diogenes). Additional references: Hanguohua, Korea, South, Korea, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Hebrew	דיוגנס (Diogenes of Sinope), דיוגנס מאפולוניה (Diogenes Apolloniates). Additional references: Hebrew, Israel, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
High German	Diogenes (Diogenes). Additional references: High German, Germany, Austria, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Hochdeutsch	Diogenes (Diogenes). Additional references: Hochdeutsch, Germany, Austria, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Hungarian	Diogenész (Diogenes). Additional references: Hungarian, Hungary, Austria, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Italian	Diogene (Diogenes), Diogene di Sinope (Diogenes of Sinope), Diogene Laerzio (Diogenes Laertius). Additional references: Italian, Italy, Croatia, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Ivrit	דיוגנס (Diogenes of Sinope), דיוגנס מאפולוניה (Diogenes Apolloniates). Additional references: Ivrit, Israel, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Japanese	ディオゲネス (Diogenes, Diogenes of Sinope), ディオゲネス・ラエルティオス (Diogenes Laertius). Additional references: Japanese, Japan, Taiwan, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Korean	디오게네스 (Diogenes). Additional references: Korean, Korea, South, Korea, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Magyar	Diogenész (Diogenes). Additional references: Magyar, Hungary, Austria, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Portuguese	Diógenes (Diogenes). Additional references: Portuguese, Portugal, Angola, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Priulian	Diogin (Diogenes). Additional references: Priulian, Italy, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
Turkish	Diyojen (Diogenes of Sinope). Additional references: Turkish, Turkey, Bulgaria, Diogenes. (volunteer & more translations)
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Language	Translations for “Diogenes” or closest synonym(s); back translations in parentheses.
Athag	Dathagiathagogathagenathages (Diogenes). Additional references: Athag, Diogenes. (volunteer)
Double Dutch	Dagiagogagenages (Diogenes). Additional references: Double Dutch, Diogenes. (volunteer)
Esperanto	Diogeno (Diogenes, Diogenes of Sinope). Additional references: Esperanto, Diogenes. (volunteer)
Leet	0\|10&&{\}&z (Diogenes). Additional references: Leet, Diogenes. (volunteer)
Oppish	Dopiopogopenopes (Diogenes). Additional references: Oppish, Diogenes. (volunteer)
Pig Latin	Iogenesday (Diogenes). Additional references: Pig Latin, Diogenes. (volunteer)
Terran B	Diogene (Diogenes). Additional references: Terran B, Diogenes. (volunteer)
Ubbi Dubbi	Dubiubogubenubes (Diogenes). Additional references: Ubbi Dubbi, Diogenes. (volunteer)
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