name
Uncommon
Seneca
SEH-nih-kuh
Seneca (name) means a Roman cognomen, most famously that of Lucius Annaeus Seneca, a Stoic philosopher, playwright and statesman of ancient Rome.
name
1
A Roman cognomen, most famously that of Lucius Annaeus Seneca, a Stoic philosopher, playwright and statesman of ancient Rome.
2
The Iroquoian language spoken by the Seneca people.
3
One of several places in the United States: a city, serving as county seat for Nemaha County, Kansas.
4
One of several places in the United States: a town found in Ontario County, New York.
5
One of several places in the United States: a town, along with an unincorporated community within it, in Crawford County, Wisconsin.
6
One of several places in the United States: a town found in Green Lake County, Wisconsin.
7
One of several places in the United States: a town found in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
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One of several places in the United States: a town found in Wood County, Wisconsin.
noun
1
A member of a Native American people from the west of New York State.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Senecas
Etymology
Comes from Latin Seneca.
Rhymes for Seneca
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What does “Seneca” mean?
The word “Seneca” means a Roman cognomen, notably borne by Lucius Annaeus Seneca, a Roman stoic philosopher, dramatist, and statesman.
How do you pronounce “Seneca”?
“Seneca” is pronounced SEH-nih-kuh (/ˈsɛnɪkə/ in IPA).
What part of speech is “Seneca”?
Depending on how it is used, “Seneca” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Seneca” come from?
The word “Seneca” comes from Latin.
Is “Seneca” a common word?
“Seneca” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Seneca” have?
“Seneca” has 9 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Roman cognomen, notably borne by Lucius Annaeus Seneca, a Roman stoic philosopher, dramatist, and statesman.
