Epicurean

n. 1 disciple or student of the Greek philosopher Epicurus. 2 (epicurean) devotee of (esp. sensual) enjoyment. adj. 1 of Epicurus or his ideas. 2 (epicurean) characteristic of an epicurean. Epicureanism n. [Latin from Greek] epidemic Lepifiemik/ n. widespread occurrence of a disease in a community at a particular time. adj. in the nature of an epidemic. [Greek epi against, demos the people]