Cyrenaic

noun

Cy·re·na·ic ˌsir-ə-ˈnā-ik

ˌsī-rə-

Synonyms of Cyrenaic next

: an adherent of the doctrine that pleasure is the chief end of life

Cyrenaic adjective

Cyrenaicism

ˌsir-ə-ˈnā-ə-ˌsi-zəm

ˌsī-rə-

noun

Word History

Etymology

Latin cyrenaicus, from Greek kyrēnaikos, from Kyrēnē Cyrene, Africa, home of Aristippus, author of the doctrine

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Cyrenaic was in 1586

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“Cyrenaic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/Cyrenaic. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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