/ ˈstəʊɪk; NAmE ˈstoʊɪk/ noun
( formal ) a person who is able to suffer pain or trouble without complaining or showing what they are feeling
► stoic (also sto·ic·al / -kl; NAmE /) adjective :
her stoic endurance
his stoical acceptance of death
► sto·ic·al·ly / -kli; NAmE / adverb
ORIGIN
From the Stoics , a group of ancient Greek philosophers, who believed that wise people should not allow themselves to be affected by painful or pleasant experiences.
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : via Latin from Greek stōïkos , from stoa (with reference to Zeno's teaching in the Stoa Poikilē or Painted Porch, at Athens).