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Proper Noun

1. 1
   A pre-Socratic Greek philosopher from Miletus in Asia Minor.

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philosopherthales of miletus

Example

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"Why has Thales been so withdrawn lately?"

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Θαλῆς (Thalês).

Related phrases

asia minorpythagorean theorem

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