Cyr·e·na·ic (sîr  -n   k, s r-)adj. 1. Of or relating to Cyrenaica or Cyrene. 2. Of or advocating the doctrines of Aristippus of Cyrene, who argued that pleasure is the only good in life. n. 1. A native or inhabitant of Cyrenaica or Cyrene. 2. A disciple of the Cyrenaic school of philosophy. |
Cyrenaic [ˌsaɪrəˈneɪɪk ˌsɪrə-]
adj
1. (Historical Terms) (in the ancient world) of or relating to the city of Cyrene or the territory of Cyrenaica
2. (Philosophy) of or relating to the philosophical school founded by the Greek philosopher Aristippus (?435-?356 bc) in Cyrene that held pleasure to be the highest good
n
1. (Historical Terms) an inhabitant of Cyrene or Cyrenaica
2. (Philosophy) a follower of the Cyrenaic school of philosophy
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