HyperDic: parmenides

English > 1 sense of the word Parmenides:
NOUNperson Parmenidesa presocratic Greek philosopher born in Italy
English > Parmenides: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningA presocratic Greek philosopher born in Italy; held the metaphysical view that being is the basic substance and ultimate reality of which all things are composed; said that motion and change are sensory illusions (5th century BC).
Instance ofphilosopherA specialist in philosophy
SpanishParménides
CatalanParmènides d'Elea

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