word
eudaimonia
yoo-dy-MOH-nee-ah
ˌjuːdaɪˈmoʊniəListen
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Syllable breakdown
eudaimonia
Dictionary meaning
A central concept in Aristotelian ethics translated variously as 'happiness', 'flourishing', or 'well-being'; refers to the highest human good and living a virtuous, fulfilling life.
History and origin
Ancient Greek — eu (good) + daimōn (spirit).
Common mispronunciations
yoo-day-MOH-nee-ahyoo-die-MOH-nee-ah
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