Anaxagoras

biographical name

circa 500–circa 428 b.c. Greek philosopher

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“Anaxagoras.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Anaxagoras. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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