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stoic

Syllabification: (sto·ic)
Pronunciation: /ˈstō-ik/
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Definition of stoic

noun

  • 1a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.
  • 2 (Stoic) a member of the ancient philosophical school of Stoicism.

adjective

  • 2 (Stoic) of or belonging to the Stoics or their school of philosophy.

Origin:

late Middle English: via Latin from Greek stōïkos, from stoa (with reference to Zeno's teaching in the Stoa Poikilē or Painted Porch, at Athens)

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