- Original: Ἐπικούρειος - Transliteration: Epikoureios - Phonetic: ep-ee-koo'-ri-os - Definition: Epicurean = a helper: defender 1. belonging to the sect of Epicurius, the philosopher - Origin: from Epikouros [cf G1947 ] (a noted philosopher) - TDNT entry: None - Part(s) of speech: Adjective - Strong's: From Ἐπίκουρος Epikouros (compare G1947 ; a noted philosopher); an Epicurean or follower of Epicurus: - Epicurean. Total KJV Occurrences: 1 • Epicureans, 1 Act 17:18