"Alexandrian school" meaning in All languages combined

See Alexandrian school on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Forms: the Alexandrian school [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1}} the Alexandrian school
  1. (historical) An intellectual tradition spanning multiple disciplines, centered in Alexandria, Egypt, emerging under the Ptolemies and continuing through Roman times, it blended Greek rationality with Eastern influences; known for pioneering a systematic, research-based approach to learning in fields such as medicine, philosophy, and literature. Tags: historical
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