epicurus
epicurus Lexical Profile
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An ancient Greek philosopher (341–270 BCE) who founded Epicureanism, a school of philosophy teaching that the highest good is the attainment of tranquility and freedom from fear and bodily pain through modest living and intellectual contemplation.
"Students in the classical philosophy seminar read the surviving letters of Epicurus to understand his views on atomism and human happiness."
A person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment, especially of fine food and drink; an epicure.
"Though the historical philosopher advocated simple fare, by the Renaissance the name Epicurus had come to denote a devoted lover of luxury and fine dining."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Epicurus, from Ancient Greek Ἐπίκουρος (Epíkouros), literally meaning "ally" or "helper." His philosophical teachings gave rise to the English words "epicure" and "epicurean."