epicurus

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˌepɪˈkjʊərəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˌepɪˈkjʊərəs/

Definitions of epicurus word

noun epicurus An ancient Greek philosopher, founder of the movement commonly known as Epicureanism. 1
noun epicurus 341–270 bc, Greek philosopher, who held that the highest good is pleasure and that the world is a series of fortuitous combinations of atoms 0
noun epicurus 341-270 b.c.; Gr. philosopher: founder of the Epicurean school, which held that the goal of man should be a life characterized by serenity of mind and the enjoyment of moderate pleasure 0

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epicurus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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