English Explanatory Dictionary

golden mean

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A position of balance between excess and deficiency.

Pronunciation

gōld'ən mēn /ˈɡəʊl.dən ˈmiːn/ /ˈɡoʊl.dən ˈmiːn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-golden mean.wav

Word forms

golden mean golden means

Etymology

Calque of Latin aurea mediocritās.

Related words

golden ratio middle ground third way via media
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