otium
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n. (u.)Uncountable NounLeisure time in which one can relax and enjoy life, especially retirement from public life.
The villa provided a place for otium, away from the city's demands.
n. (u.)Uncountable NounTime dedicated to study, reflection, and intellectual pursuits.
Otium was often used for study, reflection, and writing.
n. (u.)Uncountable NounA state of peace, quiet, and freedom from disturbance.
He sought otium in the countryside after years of political turmoil.
n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe state of being in retirement or removed from public life.
Cicero valued otium as a necessary complement to his active public life.
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A Tour through Ancient Rome in 320 C.E.
- Venus is looking at the Colosseum, which is associated with fun and games, otium, the Romans would say, leisure.
Venus is looking at the Colosseum, which is associated with fun and games, otium, the Romans would say, leisure.
- Otium, the Romans would say. Leisure.
Otium, the Romans would say. Leisure.