Viconian
//vɪˈkəʊ.ni.ən// adj
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Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Of or relating to the Italian philosopher Giambattista Vico and his cyclical theory of history. not-comparable
"In man's perception of the prostitute is a progression of four stages that recall the stages of the Viconian cycle of history: the Age of Gods, the Age of Heroes, the Age of Men, and the Age of Chaos."
Example
More examples"In man's perception of the prostitute is a progression of four stages that recall the stages of the Viconian cycle of history: the Age of Gods, the Age of Heroes, the Age of Men, and the Age of Chaos."
Etymology
From Vico + -ian.
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