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Cyrenaic

Cyr·e·na·ic [ sìrrə náy ik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. peoples of Cyrene: relating to ancient Cyrene or Cyrenaica

2. philosophy of philosophy of pleasure: relating to or advocating the philosophical doctrines of Aristippus of Cyrene, who believed pleasure is the supreme good



noun  (plural Cyr·e·na·ics)
Definition:
 
1. peoples somebody from Cyrene: somebody who came from ancient Cyrene or Cyrenaica

2. philosophy believer in Cyrenaic philosophy: an adherent of the Cyrenaic school of philosophy

3. philosophy hedonist: somebody who believes that pleasure is the sole good in life

[Late 16th century. Via Latin< Greek Kurēnaikos< Kurēnē "Cyrene"]

Cyr·e·na·i·cism [ sìrrə náy i sìzzəm ] noun
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