Meaning of the word hedonist in English

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hedonist

US /ˈhi.d.ən.ɪst/
UK /ˈhi.d.ən.ɪst/

Noun

1.

someone who tries to have as much pleasure as possible, according to the belief that the most important thing in life is to enjoy yourself:

Example:
The Marquis de Sade was a hedonist who believed there should be no limits on human behavior.
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