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peripatic

 

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Peripatic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Senses:

  • Sense 1: Popular

    - Describing something or someone who is constantly moving from place to place.
    E.g. She led a peripatic lifestyle, traveling to a new country every month.
    - In relation to philosophy, it can refer to the philosophy of the ancient Greek philosophers Aristotle and Zeno who taught while walking, hence the term "Peripatetic" which means "walking" in Greek.

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  • Sense 2: Local

    - Referring to something or someone that is characteristic or specific to a particular locality or region.
    E.g. This traditional recipe is a favorite among the local community.
    - In literature, it can denote a specific dialect, accent, or phraseology used in a particular area or community.

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