eudaemonism

noun eu·dae·mo·nism \yü-ˈdē-mə-ˌni-zəm\

Definition of EUDAEMONISM

: a theory that the highest ethical goal is happiness and personal well-being

— eu·dae·mo·nist \-nist\ noun

— eu·dae·mo·nis·tic \-ˌdē-mə-ˈnis-tik\ adjective

eu·dae·mo·nism or eu·dai·mo·nism \-ˈdī-\

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

First Known Use: 1827

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