sybaritism

Variant of Sybarite

Sybarite definition

Syba·rite (-rīt′)

noun

  1. a person born or living in ancient Sybaris
  2. anyone very fond of self-indulgence and luxury; voluptuary

Etymology: L Sybarita < Gr Sybaritēs

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