otium

Definitions of otium
  1. noun
    a disposition free from stress or emotion
    synonyms: gemoedsrust, rust, sereniteit, zielenrust, zielerust, zielsrust
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    types:
    ataraxie
    peace of mind
    type of:
    bedaardheid, beheerstheid, kalmte, windstilte
    steadiness of mind under stress
  2. noun
    an untroubled state; free from disturbances
    synonyms: beheerstheid, kalmte, rust
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