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Noun hobbes has 1 sense
- Hobbes, Thomas Hobbes - English materialist and political philosopher who advocated absolute sovereignty as the only kind of government that could resolve problems caused by the selfishness of human beings (1588-1679)
--1 is a kind of philosopher
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Hobbes
Definition:
Hobbes can refer to:
- Thomas Hobbes, an English philosopher known for his political theory.
- A type of stuffed toy that represents a small animal with a soft and cuddly design.
- Hobbes, a popular modern comic strip character created by Bill Watterson.
- Any of various surnames derived from the given name "Hob," often used to refer to someone with mischievous or playful characteristics.
- A hob, short for hobgoblin, a mythical creature or sprite.
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Sense: Thomas Hobbes
- Thomas Hobbes developed the social contract theory in his famous work "Leviathan."
- The philosopher Thomas Hobbes believed that the natural state of humans was chaotic and necessitated a strong central authority.
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Sense: Stuffed toy
- My daughter loves her new hobbes; she carries it everywhere she goes.
- As a child, I had a collection of hobbes representing different animals.
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Sense: Comic strip character
- Calvin and Hobbes is one of the most beloved comic strips of all time.
- Bill Watterson's creation, Hobbes, often provides insightful and philosophical commentary.
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Sense: Surname
- John Hobbes is a well-known author in the fantasy genre.
- The Hobbes family has a long history in this town.
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Sense: Mythical creature
- The hobbes in folklore are mischievous beings that enjoy pranks.
- Legends say that hobbes can cause small objects to disappear.
Note: The term "hobbes" also serves as a common misspelling of "Hobbs," a separate name with its own meanings.
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