HOBBES


Meaning of HOBBES in English

Hobbes, Thomas /hɒbz $ hɑːbz/ BrE AmE

(1588–1679) a British political ↑ philosopher known especially for his book Leviathan , in which he expressed the opinion that, since people think only of themselves and behave badly, it is best if they are ruled by one powerful authority

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.