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iˈdʒjɔtɐ

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Translation

idiot, fool

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Word origin

From Latin idiota ('ignorant person'), from Greek idiotes ('private person, layman').

Origin
Greek
Root
idiotes
English cognates
idiot, idiom

Grammar

Gendercommon
Pluralidiotas

Examples

, agir.

Don't be an idiot, think before you act.

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He felt like an idiot after the mistake.

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Those idiots never listen to anyone.

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This word is taught in chapter 3, lesson 6: Words 241-250.