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Stoa

Noun:

1. A covered walkway or portico, typically with colonnades, frequently used in ancient Greek and Roman architecture.

Sample sentence: The philosophers gathered in the stoa to engage in intellectual discussions.

2. (philosophy) A school or meeting place for philosophers in ancient Greece.

Sample sentence: The Stoic philosophers would often meet in the stoa to share their ideas and teachings.

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