EPICUREAN


Meaning of EPICUREAN in English

[ 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

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