Abderite

noun

Ab·​de·​rite

ˈabdəˌrīt

plural -s

1

: a native or inhabitant of the ancient city of Abdera

2

: simpleton, scoffer

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin Abdērītēs, borrowed from Greek Abdērī́tēs, from Ábdēra, Thracian city whose inhabitants were reputedly stupid + -ītēs -ite entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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