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Meaning of STOICISM

Pronunciation:  'stowi`sizum

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  an indifference to pleasure or pain
  2. [n]  the philosophical system of the Stoics following the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno
 
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 Synonyms: stolidity, stolidness
 
 See Also: emotionlessness, philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory, unemotionality

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Sto"i*cism\, n. [Cf. F. sto["i]cisme.]
1. The opinions and maxims of the Stoics.
2. A real or pretended indifference to pleasure or pain;
   insensibility; impassiveness.
 
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