cyrenaic Meaning & Definition
ˌsir-ə-ˈnā-ik
What Does Cyrenaic Mean?
Cyrenaic is a noun that means an adherent of the doctrine that pleasure is the chief end of life. As a geographical name, it means ancient coastal region of northern Africa dominated by the city of Cyrene.
Cyrenaic at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, geographical name |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌsir-ə-ˈnā-ik/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| First known use | 1586 |
Cyrenaic Definition (Noun)
- an adherent of the doctrine that pleasure is the chief end of life
Cyrenaic as a Geographical Name
- ancient coastal region of northern Africa dominated by the city of Cyrene
- region of eastern Libya roughly coextensive with ancient Cyrenaica; formerly a province
Synonyms of Cyrenaic
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Cyrenaic synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
Cyrenaic adjective
Cy·re·na·icism noun
Cyrenaic
Cyrenaicism
Cyrenaicisms
Cyrenaics
Cy·re·na·ic adjective or noun
Cy·re·na·ican adjective or noun
Cirenaica
Cyrenaica
Cyrenaican
Cyrenaicans
Cyrene
Origin of Cyrenaic
Latin cyrenaicus, from Greek kyrēnaikos, from Kyrēnē Cyrene, Africa, home of Aristippus, author of the doctrine
First Known Use
1586
How to Pronounce Cyrenaic
The standard pronunciation of cyrenaic is /ˌsir-ə-ˈnā-ik/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (nā).