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Definition of Hylicist
1. n. A philosopher who treats chiefly of matter; one who adopts or teaches hylism.
Definition of Hylicist
1. Noun. A philosopher who deals chiefly with matter; one who adopts or teaches hylism. ¹
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Definition of Hylicist
1. a materialist [n -S]
Medical Definition of Hylicist
1. A philosopher who treats chiefly of matter; one who adopts or teaches hylism. Origin: Gr. Adj, material, fr. Wood, matter. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hylicist
Literary usage of Hylicist
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Handbook of the History of Philosophy by Albert Schwegler (1868)
"... of the hylicist Archelaus ; but the one statement is demonstrably false, and
the other at least improbable. Other means of culture than those offered by ..."