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ˈhiːd(ə)nɪz(ə)m,
ˈhɛ-/
n.
- the pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence.
- Philosophy the ethical theory that pleasure (in the sense of the satisfaction of desires) is the highest good and proper aim of human life.
Derivative
- hedonist n.
- hedonistic adj.
- hedonistically adv.
Etymology
C19: from Gk hēdonē ‘pleasure’ + -ism.
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