Epicurean
See also: epicurean
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Etymology edit
From Old French Epicurien, from Latin Epicureus, from Ancient Greek Ἐπικούρειος (Epikoúreios, “Epicurean”), from Ἐπίκουρος (Epíkouros, “Epicurus”) + -ειος (-eios, “-ey: forming adjectives”).
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Adjective edit
Epicurean (comparative more Epicurean, superlative most Epicurean)
- Of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism, his philosophy.
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relating to Epicurus or his philosophy
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Noun edit
Epicurean (plural Epicureans)
- a follower of Epicurus and Epicureanism
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a follower of Epicurus and Epicureanism
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