Meaning Of The Word Stoic

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What's The Definition Of Stoic?

stoic
adjective: Stoic means the same as stoical.

Stoic in American English
adjective: of or pertaining to the school of philosophy founded by Zeno, who taught that people should be free from passion, unmoved by joy or grief, and submit without complaint to unavoidable necessity
noun: a member or adherent of the Stoic school of philosophy

Stoic in British English
adjective
adjective: of or relating to the doctrines of the Stoics
noun: a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium, holding that virtue and happiness can be attained only by submission to destiny and the natural law
noun: a person who maintains stoical qualities

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