zoe

n. a common name for a girl or woman, originally from the Greek word for 'life'.

n. a female given name derived from the Ancient Greek word for 'life'.

“Zoe is starting her new job at the hospital next Monday.”

“The name Zoe has seen a significant resurgence in popularity across English-speaking countries over the last two decades.”

n. the basic fact of being alive that all animals and plants share, rather than a specific way of living.

n. the concept of 'bare life' or biological existence, often contrasted with 'bios' (a qualified or political way of life).

“The philosopher discussed zoe as the simple biological life we share with all creatures.”

“In contemporary political theory, the distinction between zoe and bios is crucial for understanding how power operates on the physical body.”

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