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Meaning of "epicurism" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EPICURISM

epicurism  [ˌɛpɪˈkjʊərɪzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EPICURISM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Epicurism is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES EPICURISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of epicurism in the English dictionary

The definition of epicurism in the dictionary is devotion to sensual pleasures.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EPICURISM


agritourism
ˈæɡrɪˌtʊərɪzəm
agrotourism
ˈæɡrəʊˌtʊərɪzəm
amateurism
ˈæmətjərɪzəm
aneurism
ˈænjərɪzəm
antiterrorism
ˌæntɪˈterərɪzəm
astrotourism
ˌæstrəʊˈtʊərɪzəm
chiaroscurism
kɪˌɑːrəˈskʊərɪzəm
chimerism
kaɪˈmɪərɪzəm
colorism
ˈkʌlərɪzəm
cyberterrorism
ˈsaɪbəˌtɛrərɪzəm
ecotourism
ˈiːkəʊˌtʊərɪzəm
gangsterism
ˈɡæŋstərɪzəm
heurism
ˈhjʊərɪzəm
neurism
ˈnjʊərɪzəm
pauperism
ˈpɔːpərɪzəm
Quakerism
ˈkweɪkərɪzəm
tourism
ˈtʊərɪzəm
volunteerism
ˌvɒlənˈtɪərɪzəm
voluntourism
ˌvɒlənˈtʊərɪzəm
voyeurism
ˈvwaɪərɪzəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EPICURISM

epicondylitis
epicontinental
epicotyl
epicranium
epicrisis
epicritic
Epictetus
epicure
epicurean
epicureanism
epicurize
Epicurus
epicuticle
epicuticular
epicycle
epicyclic
epicyclic train
epicyclical
epicycloid
epicycloidal

WORDS THAT END LIKE EPICURISM

adventure tourism
adventurism
auteurism
behaviourism
dark tourism
futurism
labourism
militarism
naturism
pasteurism
plagiarism
prism
purism
scripturism
sex tourism
shamateurism
sinecurism
space tourism
terrorism
vulturism

Synonyms and antonyms of epicurism in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «epicurism» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EPICURISM

Find out the translation of epicurism to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of epicurism from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «epicurism» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

epicurism
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

epicurism
570 millions of speakers

English

epicurism
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

epicurism
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

epicurism
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

epicurism
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

epicurismo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভোগবাদ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

épicurisme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Epikurisme
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

epicurism
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

epicurism
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

식도락
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Epicurism
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

epicurism
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

epicurism
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अतिप्राचीनता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

epikürcülük
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

epicureismo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

epikureizm
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

epicurism
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

epicurism
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

epicurism
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

epicurisme
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

epicurism
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

epicurism
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of epicurism

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EPICURISM»

The term «epicurism» is used very little and occupies the 172.162 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EPICURISM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «epicurism» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «epicurism» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about epicurism

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EPICURISM»

Discover the use of epicurism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to epicurism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Four Ages of Understanding: The First Postmodern Survey of ...
It could have been Epicurus himself by a later disguise. In the seventeenth century's first half, Pierre Gassendi (1592-1655) would provide yet another such incarnation. "Epicure" and Epicurism vs. "Epicurean" and Epicureanism'* The function ...
John N. Deely, 2001
2
The works of John Locke
For I challenge you to shew in either of those two Letters you mention, one Word tending to Epicurism, Atheism, or Scepticism in Religion. But, Sir, against the next Time you are to give an Account of Books and Pamphlets tending to the ...
John Locke, 1727
3
The works of John Locke, esq; in three volumes: The contents ...
... by Interpretation, be concluded to tend to the promoting of Atheism or Scepticism in Religion. For I challenge you to shew in either of those two Letters you mention, one Word tending to Epicurism, Atheism, or Scepticism in Religion. But, Sir ...
John Locke, 1714
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Works
And as for the decay of the very life and spirit of christianity, and the spreading of epicurism amongst us: I ask, what can more tend to the promoting of them than this doctrine, which is to be found in the same letter, viz. That it is presumable that  ...
John Locke, 1801
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The Works of John Locke, in Nine Volumes... Volume the First ...
And as for the decay of the very life and spirit of christianity, and the spreading of epicurism amongst us: I ask, What can more tend to the promoting of them than this doctrine, which is to be found in the same letter, viz. That it is presumable that  ...
‎1824
6
Letters Concerning Toleration: By Iohn Locke
That it is presumable that those who conform, do it upon reason and conviction ? When you can instance in any thing so much tending to the promoting of scepticism in religion and epicurism, in the First or Second Letter concerning Toleration, ...
John Locke, 1765
7
Emerson and Thoreau: The Contemporary Reviews
We need not now enter into a psychological inquiry concerning the nature and causes of these kind of epicurism; but supposing them to be well known and distinguished, let us suppose a perfect analogy existing between their several degrees ...
Joel Myerson, 2009
8
King Lear
Shows like a riotous inn ; epicurism and lust Makes it more like a tavern or a brothel Than a graced palace. The shame itself doth speak 230 235 230-248. Prose, Qq. 230. This admiration, sir,] Come fir, this admiration Qq. Come, sir; This  ...
William Shakespeare, 2001
9
The New-England Magazine
Its exercise, therefore, belongs to Epicurism. Wit. This faculty has been defined a vivid perception and ready command of certain remote analogies and contrasts, which, when exhibited, produce pleasure and gaiety. Although this definition is ...
10
The New-England Magazine
Its exercise, therefore, belongs to Epicurism. Wit. This faculty has been defined a vivid perception and ready command of certain remote analogies and contrasts, which, when exhibited, produce pleasure and gaiety. Although this definition is ...
Joseph Tinker Buckingham, Edwin Buckingham, Samuel Gridley Howe, 1832

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EPICURISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term epicurism is used in the context of the following news items.
1
National Lobster Day With Barton G. LA, BOA Steakhouse and Little …
... G. LA, celebrating its first year anniversary this month, is known for its unique dining experience to draw out the playful side of epicurism. «KTLA, Jun 15»
2
Power Lunch Proceeds at Four Seasons Despite Abuse Case …
(The Times has also called him a “satyr of well-heeled epicurism.”) The notion of “naughty” even extends to the lunch menu at the bar. «New York Times, Jun 15»
3
Sip and Savor Your Way Through Grays Harbor
Even Westport Winery, which is no newcomer to the epicurism of the area, keeps things fresh and interesting with a variety of new wines, ... «GraysHarborTalk, Jun 15»
4
French Mulhouse hosts conference on Mahsati Ganjavi
Ganjavi commonly wrote Rubai in Persian, with love as a key theme, and her work is distinguished by its humanism, epicurism, and optimism ... «AzerNews, Jun 14»
5
Mahsati Ganjavi exhibition presented in France
Ganjavi commonly wrote rubai in Persian, with love as a key theme, and her work is distinguished by its humanism, epicurism, and optimism. «AzerNews, Nov 13»
6
GEORGES A. DENY 1920-1999 - Founder and First Secretary of the …
He was a man of the present, and he made the most of every day while sharing with his friends and family his joy of living and his epicurism. Being very discreet ... «ILAB, Jul 13»
7
UNESCO marks poetess Mahsati Ganjavi's 900th anniversary in Paris
The rubais stand out for their worldliness, humanism, epicurism and optimism. Mahsati Ganjavi describes love as a fragile natural feeling which ... «AzerNews, May 13»
8
UNESCO marks 900th anniversary of Azerbaijani poetess Mahsati …
The rubais are marked out by their worldliness, humanism, epicurism and optimism. Mahsati Ganjavi describes love as a fragile natural feeling, ... «News.Az, May 13»
9
Think (and Read) before You Blog: A Response to Michael Sean …
But I have always viewed their philosophical positions (which include, among others, commitments to nominalism, epicurism, utilitarianism, ... «Acton Institute, Apr 13»
10
70 manuscripts of great female poet Ganjavi to be brought to …
Ganjavi commonly wrote rubai in Persian, with love as a key theme, and her work is distinguished by its humanism, epicurism and optimism. «AzerNews, Mar 13»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Epicurism [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/epicurism>. Apr 2024 ».
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