Definitions for: Stoicism

[n] an indifference to pleasure or pain
[n] the philosophical system of the Stoics following the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: stolidity, stolidness

See Also: emotionlessness, philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory, unemotionality

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