Meaning of the word stoicism in English

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stoicism

US /ˈstoʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/
UK /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/
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Noun

1.

the endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint

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Her stoicism in the face of adversity was admirable.
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He faced the painful treatment with remarkable stoicism.
2.

an ancient Greek school of philosophy founded at Athens by Zeno of Citium

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The principles of Stoicism emphasize virtue, reason, and harmony with nature.
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Many modern self-help philosophies draw inspiration from Stoicism.