[ ˌɛpɪkjʊ(ə)'ri:ən ]
■ noun
1》 a disciple or student of the Greek philosopher Epicurus (341–270 BC), who taught that pleasure, particularly mental pleasure, was the highest good.
2》 ( epicurean ) an epicure.
■ adjective
1》 of or concerning Epicurus or his ideas.
2》 ( epicurean ) relating to or suitable for an epicure.
Derivatives
~ism noun