Abderite

== English == === Etymology === From Latin Abderita, Abderites, from Ancient Greek Ἀβδηρίτης (Abdērítēs). === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /ˈæb.dəˌɹaɪt/ === Noun === Abderite (plural Abderites) An inhabitant or native of Abdera, in Thrace. Synonym: Abderian (‘the Abderite’) Democritus, the Laughing Philosopher. ==== Usage notes ==== Ancient belief was that "the people of Abdera are fools and madmen" (stulti et insani Abderitae). ==== Derived terms ==== abderite abderitic abderitism ==== Translations ==== === See also === abderian === References === === Anagrams === ebriated, rebaited, tire bead == Latin == === Noun === Abdērītē ablative/vocative singular of Abdērītēs