hedonism

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle
    an ethical system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good

Word Origin

hedonism (n.)
1856, from Greek hedone (see hedonist) + -ism.

Example

1. In 2011 , they banned ' hedonism , lavishness and the worship of foreign things ' on outdoor advertisements , such as billboards and advertisements that wrap around construction sites .

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