Etymology

Democritus

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Today it means: A Greek philosopher (c.460-c.370 BC). The originator of the atomic theory together with his teacher Leucippus. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Δημόκριτος
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  1. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromΔημόκριτος
  2. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromΔημόκριτος
  3. English todayDemocritus

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Δημόκριτος (Dēmókritos).

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