Abderite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An inhabitant or native of Abdera, in Thrace.
  2. Democritus, the Laughing Philosopher.

Pronunciation

/ˈæb.dəˌɹaɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Abderite.wav

Word forms

Abderite Abderites

Etymology

From Latin Abderita, Abderites, from Ancient Greek Ἀβδηρίτης (Abdērítēs).

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