Stoicism
[ stoh-uh-siz-uhm ]
/ ˈstoʊ əˌsɪz əm /
noun
a systematic philosophy, dating from around 300 b.c., that held the principles of logical thought to reflect a cosmic reason instantiated in nature.
(lowercase) conduct conforming to the precepts of the Stoics, as repression of emotion and indifference to pleasure or pain.
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2. See patience.
Words nearby Stoicism
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British Dictionary definitions for Stoicism
stoicism
/ (ˈstəʊɪˌsɪzəm) /
noun
indifference to pleasure and pain
(capital) the philosophy of the Stoics
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Cultural definitions for Stoicism
Stoicism
[ (stoh-uh-siz-uhm) ]
A philosophy that flourished in ancient Greece and Rome. Stoics believed that people should strictly restrain their emotions in order to attain happiness and wisdom; hence, they refused to demonstrate either joy or sorrow.
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