word
stoicism
STOH-ih-siz-um
ˈstoʊɪsɪzəmListen
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stoicism
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Dictionary meaning
An ancient philosophy teaching that virtue and wisdom are the only true goods; endurance without complaint.
History and origin
Greek — named after the 'Stoa Poikile' (painted porch) where Zeno of Citium taught.
Examples
- He faced the diagnosis with remarkable stoicism, continuing his work without complaint.
Common mispronunciations
STOH-ih-kiz-umstoh-IH-siz-um
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