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Sunday, September 17, 2023

The Ancient Greek Meaning of the Word “Idiot”

An “idiot” who in modern use, is a stupid or foolish person, for ancient Greeks had a different meaning and did not carry the derogatory or insulting sense that it does today. The ancient Greek understanding of an “idiot” referred to someone who was a private citizen or a person who did not actively participate […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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