[tɪˈmiːəs]

Definitions

1. noun

a student of the philosopher Plato, often associated with the Platonic dialogue ‘Timaeus’, or a person who is skilled in or knowledgeable about the Timaeus.

“The scholar was an expert in Timaeus, having translated the dialogue into multiple languages.”

2. proper noun

the Platonic dialogue ‘Timaeus’, attributed to Plato.

“The philosopher studied the Timaeus to gain insight into the nature of the universe.”

3. proper noun

Timaeus of Locri, a 5th-century Greek historian and philosopher.

“The historian Timaeus of Locri was known for his accounts of the ancient Mediterranean world.”