Devoted to idleness or ease; lazily enjoying leisurely pursuits without work or effort.
From Italian 'far niente' meaning 'doing nothing,' literally 'far' (to do) + 'niente' (nothing). English borrowed this phrase in the 19th century as a romantic term for Mediterranean leisure culture.
Italians didn't invent 'far niente' just for laziness—it's based on their culture's belief that productive rest is essential for creativity, which is why Italian cities have more time-off and yet are incredibly innovative!
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