cynicus

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈsi.ni.kʏs/
  • 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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