golden mean
/ˈɡəʊl.dən ˈmiːn/
ꞬƏƱL · DƏN MIːN (2 syllables)
English
Noun
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Definition
A position of balance between excess and deficiency.
Etymology
Calque of Latin aurea mediocritās.
Example Sentences
- "He who chooses the golden mean safely avoids both the hovel and the palace"
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