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Epicureans

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ep⋅i⋅cu⋅re⋅an

[ep-i-kyoo-ree-uhn, -kyoor-ee-]
–adjective
1. fond of or adapted to luxury or indulgence in sensual pleasures; having luxurious tastes or habits, esp. in eating and drinking.
2. fit for an epicure: epicurean delicacies.
3. (initial capital letter) of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Epicurus or Epicureanism.
–noun
4. an epicure.
5. (initial capital letter) a disciple of Epicurus.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME Epicurien < L Epicūrē(us) of Epicurus (< Gk Epikoúreios) + -an


2. gourmet, luxury, lavish, deluxe, rich.


2. austere, simple, plain, modest, frugal.
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ep·i·cu·re·an   (ěp'ĭ-kyŏŏ-rē'ən, -kyŏŏr'ē-)   
adj.  
  1. Devoted to the pursuit of sensual pleasure, especially to the enjoyment of good food and comfort.

  2. Suited to the tastes of an epicure: an epicurean repast.

  3. Epicurean Of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism.

n.  
  1. A devotee to sensuous and luxurious living; an epicure.

  2. Epicurean A follower of Epicurus.


[Middle English Epicurien, from Epicure; see epicure.]
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Epicureans

followers of Epicurus (who died at Athens B.C. 270), or adherents of the Epicurean philosophy (Acts 17:18). This philosophy was a system of atheism, and taught men to seek as their highest aim a pleasant and smooth life. They have been called the "Sadducees" of Greek paganism. They, with the Stoics, ridiculed the teaching of Paul (Acts 17:18). They appear to have been greatly esteemed at Athens.

Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary
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