Seneca Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsɛnəkə

SEN-uh-kuh

UK

ˈsɛnɪkə

SEN-i-kuh

Definition

"Seneca" can refer either to a famous Roman philosopher and writer, or to a group of Native American people from the northeastern United States.

Usage & Nuances

Capitalized, "Seneca" is a proper noun. Make sure context makes clear whether you mean the Roman philosopher (Lucius Annaeus Seneca) or the Native American people. Less commonly, may also refer to places or institutions named after either.

• Spanish: Séneca (filósofo) - Séneca (pueblo indígena)
• Portuguese (BR): Sêneca (filósofo) - Séneca (povo indígena)
• Portuguese (PT): Séneca (filósofo) - Séneca (povo indígena)
• Chinese (Simplified): 塞內卡 (哲學家) - 塞內卡族 (美洲原住民)
• Chinese (Traditional): 塞內卡 (哲學家) - 塞內卡族 (美洲原住民)
• Hindi: सेनेका (दार्शनिक) - सेनेका (आदिवासी समुदाय)
• Arabic: سينيكا (فيلسوف) - سينيكا (قبيلة أمريكية أصلية)
• Bengali: সেনেকা
• Russian: Сенека
• Japanese: セネカ
• Vietnamese: Seneca
• Korean: 세네카
• Turkish: Seneca
• Urdu: سینیكا
• Indonesian: Seneca

Example Sentences

Seneca was a famous Roman philosopher.

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The Seneca people live in North America.

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I read a book by Seneca.

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Many people admire Seneca for his wisdom.

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The Seneca have a rich cultural history.

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Have you ever heard of Seneca Lake in New York?

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