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STEINER

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Overview

STEINER (noun)
  The noun STEINER has 1 sense:

1. Austrian philosopher who founded anthroposophy (1861-1925)play

  Familiarity information: STEINER used as a noun is very rare.


English dictionary: Word details


STEINER (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Austrian philosopher who founded anthroposophy (1861-1925)

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Synonyms:

Rudolf Steiner; Steiner

Instance hypernyms:

philosopher (a specialist in philosophy)


 Context examples 


“How could they have got on to Steiner?” he muttered. “That’s the worst blow yet.”

(His Last Bow, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

Steiner is the fifth man you’ve lost since I signed on with you, and I know the name of the sixth if I don’t get a move on.

(His Last Bow, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

What about Steiner?

(His Last Bow, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)



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