ἰδιώτης

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • a private person, one not engaged in public affairs
  • (adjectival use) private, homely
  • commoner, plebeian
  • uneducated person, layman, amateur
  • one who is not in the know, an outsider
  • an ignorant person, idiot
  • one who is awkward, clumsy
  • (in the plural) one's countrymen

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek ἴδιος (private, distinct, one's own, personal, own).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἴδιος

Gloss

private, distinct, one's own, personal, own

Concept
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Possession

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