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Definition of Stoicism
1. Noun. An indifference to pleasure or pain.
Exact synonyms: Stolidity, Stolidness
Generic synonyms: Emotionlessness, Unemotionality
Derivative terms: Stoical, Stolid, Stolid
Generic synonyms: Emotionlessness, Unemotionality
Derivative terms: Stoical, Stolid, Stolid
2. Noun. (philosophy) the philosophical system of the Stoics following the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno.
Definition of Stoicism
1. n. The opinions and maxims of the Stoics.
Definition of Stoicism
1. Noun. A school of philosophy during the Roman Empire that emphasized reason as a means of understanding the natural state of things, or logos, and as a means of freeing oneself from emotional distress. ¹
2. Noun. A real or pretended indifference to pleasure or pain; insensibility; impassiveness. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Stoicism
1. indifference to pleasure or pain [n -S]