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Noun: epicureanism  ,e-pi'kyûr-ee-u,ni-zum
  1. A doctrine of hedonism that was defended by several ancient Greek philosophers

Derived forms: epicureanisms

Type of: doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought

Encyclopedia: Epicureanism

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