word
eudaimonia
yoo-dy-MOH-nee-ah
juːdaɪˈmoʊniəListen
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eudaimonia
Dictionary meaning
a Greek concept meaning human flourishing or living the good life through the fulfillment of one's potential; introduced by Aristotle to describe well-being rooted in virtue, purpose, and meaningful engagement; contrasted with hedonia (pleasure); central to positive psychology's understanding of deep and lasting happiness as distinct from momentary pleasure
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