{ , n. [ Gr. &unr_; conducive to happiness. See Eudemonism. ] That part of moral philosophy which treats of happiness; the science of happiness; -- contrasted with aretaics. J. Grote.
{ , n. [ Gr. &unr_; a thinking happy, fr, &unr_; blessed with a good genius, happy; e'y^ well, good + &unr_; one's demon of genius. See Demon. ] That system of ethics which defines and enforces moral obligation by its relation to happiness or personal well-being.
a. [ L. Lacedamonius, Gr. Lakedaimo`nios, fr. Lakedai`mwn Lacedæmon. ] Of or pertaining to Lacedæmon or Sparta, the chief city of Laconia in the Peloponnesus. -- n. A Spartan.[ Written also Lacedemonian. ] [ 1913 Webster ]