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hedonism

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛdənɪzəm/

The English word “hedonism” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The philosophical belief that prioritizes happiness, particularly sensual pleasure as the highest good in life.
  2. A general devotion to the pursuit of pleasure.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἡδονή (hēdonḗ, “pleasure”) + English -ism. First attested in 1856.

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