adiaphoron

noun
ad·​i·​aph·​o·​ron | \ ˌa-dē-ˈa-fə-ˌrän, -rən\
plural adiaphora\ ˌa-​dē-​ˈa-​fə-​rə \

Definition of adiaphoron

1 Stoic philosophy : a matter having no moral merit or demerit
2 : a religious ceremonial or ritual observance that is held to be an affair of the individual conscience because it is neither forbidden nor enjoined by the scriptures

First Known Use of adiaphoron

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 2

History and Etymology for adiaphoron

Greek, from neuter of adiaphoros indifferent, from a- a- entry 2 + diaphora difference, from diapherein to carry across, bear to the end, make a difference, from dia- + pherein to bear

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