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hedonism

Syllabification: (he·don·ism)
Pronunciation: /ˈhēdnˌizəm/

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Definition of hedonism

noun

  • the pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence.
  • the ethical theory that pleasure (in the sense of the satisfaction of desires) is the highest good and proper aim of human life.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek hēdonē 'pleasure' + -ism

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