Lucretius

biographical name

Lu·​cre·​tius lü-ˈkrē-sh(ē-)əs How to pronounce Lucretius (audio)
circa 96–circa 55 b.c. Titus Lucretius Carus Roman poet and philosopher
Lucretian adjective

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“Lucretius.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lucretius. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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