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Platonist

Definition:

A Platonist is a person adhering to or supporting the philosophical ideas and teachings of Plato, the ancient Greek philosopher.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1: A person who follows or believes in the philosophy of Plato.

Sense 2: A scholar who studies and specializes in the works of Plato.

Usages:

Usage 1: Many philosophers consider themselves Platonists due to their strong belief in Plato's theories.

Usage 2: As a renowned Platonist, Dr. Anderson published numerous papers on the evolution of Plato's ideas.

Examples:

Example 1: The conference brought together Platonists from all over the world to discuss the relevance of Plato's philosophy in modern times.

Example 2: Being a dedicated Platonist, Sarah spent several hours each day reading and interpreting Plato's dialogues.

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