Ἐπικούρειος Epikoúreios

Meaning

an Epicurean or follower of Epicurus

In the King James Version: Epicurean

Derivation: from (compare G1947 (ἐπικουρία)) (a noted philosopher);

Where it is used

• Acts 17:18 Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others said, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was proclaiming the good news of Jesus and the resurrection.