Definitions

1. adjective

Of or pertaining to Diogenes, a Greek Cynic philosopher, especially in his practice of living in a tub or a barrel.

“The diogenic lifestyle of living in a cave was seen as extreme by many, but it allowed for a life of simplicity and detachment from material possessions.”

2. noun

A person who lives in a tub or a barrel, especially as a form of protest or asceticism.

“The artist decided to live in a tub as a diogenic, rejecting the comforts of modern life in favor of a more primitive existence.”