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milesian

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1. milesian - Noun

2. milesian - Adjective

Meaning

Of or pertaining to Miletus, a city of Asia Minor, or to its inhabitants.

Descended from King Milesius of Spain, whose two sons are said to have conquered Ireland about 1300 b. c.; or pertaining to the descendants of King Milesius; hence, Irish.

A native or inhabitant of Miletus.

A native or inhabitant of Ireland.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Milesian school The first Presocratic philosophers were from Miletus on the western coast of Anatolia. Source: Internet

The Milesian philosopher Thales is also known to have studied philosophy in Mesopotamia. Source: Internet

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