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hedonism

he·do·nism

UK/ˈhɛdənɪzəm/ US/ˈhiːdənɪzəm/ uncommon

noun

1.
2.

an ethical system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good

Origin

From Ancient Greek ἡδονή (hēdonḗ, “pleasure”) + English -ism.

Phrases

  • psychological hedonism

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