seneca
n. countablen. a famous Roman philosopher and writer who lived about 2,000 years ago. He is best known for his ideas on Stoicism, which teaches people how to stay calm and strong during difficult times.
n. a prominent Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, and dramatist of the Silver Age of Latin literature. Lucius Annaeus Seneca (the Younger), whose ethical essays and tragedies significantly influenced Western thought.
I am reading a book of letters by Seneca.
Many modern readers turn to Seneca for practical advice on how to handle anxiety and grief.
The works of Seneca provided a crucial bridge between classical Stoic thought and the moral philosophy of the Renaissance, influencing writers from Montaigne to Shakespeare.
From Latin Seneca.
From Dutch Sennecaas, from Algonquian (probably Mahican [Term?]).
Usually functions as a proper noun referring to the philosopher; can be countable when referring to a specific edition of his works.