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Where did the word 'idiot' originate?
The Greek word idiotes is the ancient predecessor to idiot.
What does the word idiot mean in Greek?
The word in Greek is Idiotes meaning a person lacking in professional skil
Where is the word idiot derived from?
Idiot is from the Greek word 'idiotees', meaning a private citizen who had learnt no profession and was considered to be ignorant.
Who invented the word idiot?
That would be impossible to answer. But idiot came comes from the greek word idiotes which mean 'a private person, lay man, ignorant person.
What is Greek for private?
Idiotes = a private or unskilled person. The word transformed to idiot/moron our language today.
What is the Greek translation and pronunciation for idiot?
ιδιώτης (idiotis) In ancient Greek that meant "a man who cares only for himself, an idiot". And that's the meaning of the word in English today. But in modern Greek, we mean somebody who doesn't work for a company, but for himself, and the word hasn't a bad meaning.
What is the Swahili word for idiot?
The same word - idiot
Is the word idiot in the bible?
The word idiot is not in The Bible.
What Is The German Word For Idiot?
The German word for Idiot is "Trottel"
What is a word with the Greek root word for silly?
idiot from the Geek Word ιδιώτης[ithiotis], meaning the one who acts in private, not participating in public life; the one who aims for his own wealthy at the expense of the public interest
What is the tagalog word for idiot?
The Tagalog word for idiot is "bobo."
How do you say idiot in Danish?
Idiot is the same word, 'idiot', you just pronounce it with a long o sound and more emphasis on the o.
