Stoicism

[stoh-uh-siz-uh m] /ˈstoʊ əˌsɪz əm/
noun
1.
a systematic philosophy, dating from around 300 b.c., that held the principles of logical thought to reflect a cosmic reason instantiated in nature.
2.
(lowercase) conduct conforming to the precepts of the Stoics, as repression of emotion and indifference to pleasure or pain.
Origin
1620-30; Stoic + -ism
Synonyms
2. See patience.
British Dictionary definitions for Stoicism

stoicism

/ˈstəʊɪˌsɪzəm/
noun
1.
indifference to pleasure and pain
2.
(capital) the philosophy of the Stoics
Word Origin and History for Stoicism

stoicism

1620s, from Modern Latin stoicismus, from Latin stoicus (see stoic).

Stoicism in Culture
Stoicism [(stoh-uh-siz-uhm)]

A philosophy that flourished in ancient Greece and Rome. Stoics believed that people should strictly restrain their emotions in order to attain happiness and wisdom; hence, they refused to demonstrate either joy or sorrow.