eudaemonism

noun

eu·​dae·​mo·​nism yü-ˈdē-mə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce eudaemonism (audio)
variants or eudaimonism
yü-ˈdī-mə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce eudaemonism (audio)
: a theory that the highest ethical goal is happiness and personal well-being
eudaemonist
yü-ˈdē-mə-nist How to pronounce eudaemonism (audio)
noun
eudaemonistic
yü-ˌdē-mə-ˈni-stik How to pronounce eudaemonism (audio)
adjective

Word History

Etymology

Greek eudaimonia happiness, from eudaimōn having a good attendant spirit, happy, from eu- + daimōn spirit — more at demon

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eudaemonism was in 1827

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“Eudaemonism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eudaemonism. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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