Roman philosopher and statesman (6)

I believe the answer is:

seneca

(Other definitions for seneca that I've seen before include "American tribe, Roman philosopher" , "Roman statesman, philosopher and playwright" , "A native American" , "Stoic, Nero's tutor" , "Old Roman philosopher making a scene" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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