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Seneca

SEH-nih-kuh

Seneca (name) means a Roman cognomen, notably borne by Lucius Annaeus Seneca, a Roman stoic philosopher, dramatist, and statesman.

name

A Roman cognomen, notably borne by Lucius Annaeus Seneca, a Roman stoic philosopher, dramatist, and statesman.

The Iroquoian language of the Seneca people.

A number of places in the United States, including: A city, the county seat of Nemaha County, Kansas.

A number of places in the United States, including: A town in Ontario County, New York.

A number of places in the United States, including: A town and unincorporated community therein, in Crawford County, Wisconsin.

A number of places in the United States, including: A town in Green Lake County, Wisconsin.

A number of places in the United States, including: A town in Shawano County, Wisconsin.

A number of places in the United States, including: A town in Wood County, Wisconsin.

noun

A member of a tribe of Native Americans in western New York state.

Word forms

Senecas plural, Seneca plural

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Etymology

From Latin Seneca.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for Seneca

Tribeca

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Frequently asked questions

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.