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Hedonism Definition & Meaning

hedonism
noun
  1. the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle
  2. an ethical system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good

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  • "jamaica hedonism"
    AOL — AOL
  • "trish stratus at hedonism"
    AOL — AOL
  • "hedonism 3"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does hedonism mean?
the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle an ethical system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good
What part of speech is hedonism?
Hedonism is a noun.
How many definitions does hedonism have?
Hedonism has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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