idiot
The origin and history of idiot.
Etymology
From Greek idiotes, originally meaning an ordinary private citizen with no special skill or office, later narrowing to mean an ignorant or foolish person.
The origin and history of idiot.
From Greek idiotes, originally meaning an ordinary private citizen with no special skill or office, later narrowing to mean an ignorant or foolish person.
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