HyperDic: boethius

English > 1 sense of the word Boethius:
NOUNperson Boethius, Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethiusa Roman who was an early Christian philosopher and statesman who was executed for treason
English > Boethius: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningA Roman who was an early Christian philosopher and statesman who was executed for treason; Boethius had a decisive influence on medieval logic (circa 480-524).
SynonymAnicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
Instance ofphilosopherA specialist in philosophy
statesman, solon, national leaderA man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
SpanishAnicius Manlius Severinus Boethius

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