[ noun ] an ancient Greek philosopher and Cynic who rejected social conventions (circa 400-325 BC) <noun.person>
Diogenes \Di*og"e*nes\, n. A Greek Cynic philosopher (412?-323 B. C.) who lived much in Athens and was distinguished for contempt of the common aims and conditions of life, and for sharp, caustic sayings.
{Diogenes' crab} (Zo["o]l.), a species of terrestrial hermit crabs ({Cenobita Diogenes}), abundant in the West Indies and often destructive to crops.
{Diogenes' tub}, the tub which the philosopher Diogenes is said to have carried about with him as his house, in which he lived.
One commander, Diogenes Hernandez Membreno, also known as Fernando, escaped detention when the others were arrested and is in hiding, Mrs. Lacayo said.
According to the Post, the reported rebellion was being led by Diogenes Hernandez Membreno, a Contra military commander.
We believe that we should no longer continue the bloodbath among Nicaraguans," Diogenes Hernandez Membreno told reporters on arrival at Managua's airport.