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Sto⋅i⋅cism

  [stoh-uh-siz-uhm]
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–noun
1. a systematic philosophy, dating from around 300 b.c., that held the principles of logical thought to reflect a cosmic reason instantiated in nature.
2. (lowercase) conduct conforming to the precepts of the Stoics, as repression of emotion and indifference to pleasure or pain.
Origin:
1620–30; Stoic + -ism

Synonyms:
2. See patience.
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sto·i·cism   (stō'ĭ-sĭz'əm)   
n.  
  1. Indifference to pleasure or pain; impassiveness.
  2. Stoicism The doctrines or philosophy of the Stoics.
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Stoicism

Sto"i*cism\, n. [Cf. F. sto["i]cisme.]

1. The opinions and maxims of the Stoics.

2. A real or pretended indifference to pleasure or pain; insensibility; impassiveness.
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Stoicism [(stoh-uh-siz-uhm)]

A philosophy that flourished in ancient Greece and Rome. Stoics believed that people should strictly restrain their emotions in order to attain happiness and wisdom; hence, they refused to demonstrate either joy or sorrow.

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