Abderite
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Abderite — Ab*de rite, n. [L. Abderita, Abderites, fr. Gr. Abdhri ths.] An inhabitant of Abdera, in Thrace. [1913 Webster] {The Abderite}, Democritus, the Laughing Philosopher. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
abdérite — ⇒ABDÉRITAIN, AINE, subst. masc. et adj. (On dit aussi Abdérite). Subst. Habitant d Abdère (ville de l ancienne Thrace) : • 1. Hippocrate, appelé par les Abdéritains, pour guérir Démocrite et sa prétendue folie, le trouva disséquant des cerveaux d … Encyclopédie Universelle
abderite — ˈabdəˌrīt noun ( s) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Latin Abderita, Abderites, from Greek Abdēritēs, from Abdēra, whose inhabitants were reputedly stupid + Greek itēs ite 1. : a native or inhabitant of Abdera 2. : simpleton … Useful english dictionary
Abderite Theatre Company — The Abderite Theatre Company is the only theatre company based in Aberdeen in Scotland. The company was established on 1 April 2005, and is directed by Ewan Cameron and Rhona Mitchell.Company aimsAbderite aims to create imaginative and innovative … Wikipedia
Abderite — n. resident of Abdera; stupid person (Ancient Greek usage) … English contemporary dictionary
abderite — ab·de·rite … English syllables
The Abderite — Abderite Ab*de rite, n. [L. Abderita, Abderites, fr. Gr. Abdhri ths.] An inhabitant of Abdera, in Thrace. [1913 Webster] {The Abderite}, Democritus, the Laughing Philosopher. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Ewan Cameron (theatre director) — Ewan Cameron is a Scottish theatre director and performer. He established Abderite Theatre in 2005 and continues to lead the company as its creative director.Cameron trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, Glasgow, graduating in … Wikipedia
Rejoicing — (Roget s Thesaurus) >Expression of pleasure. < N PARAG:Rejoicing >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 rejoicing rejoicing exultation triumph jubilation heyday flush revelling Sgm: N 1 merrymaking merrymaking &c.(amusement) 840 Sgm: N 1 jubi … English dictionary for students
Democritus — Full name Democritus Born ca. 460 BC Abdera, Thrace Died ca. 370 BC (Aged 90) Era … Wikipedia
