cynicus

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin cynicus, from Ancient Greek κυνικός (kunikós). [1]

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈsi.ni.kʏs/
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  • Hyphenation: cy‧ni‧cus

Noun

cynicus m (plural cynici)

  1. (philosophy) Cynic
  2. cynic, cynical person

References
  1. Philippa, Marlies, Debrabandere, Frans, Quak, Arend, Schoonheim, Tanneke, van der Sijs, Nicoline (2003–2009) Etymologisch woordenboek van het Nederlands (in Dutch), Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press

Latin

Etymology

Ancient Greek κυνικός (kunikós)

Adjective

cynicus

  1. Cynic

Further reading
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