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hedonist

IPA pronunciation: /ˈhed.ən.ɪst/

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Russian meaning

Гедонист

English definition

A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing.

Example

Philosophers contrast the stoic devotion to duty with the lifestyle of a hedonist.

Collocations

avowed hedonist
hedonist lifestyle
pure hedonist

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