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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