Abderian

adjective

Ab·​de·​ri·​an

(ˈ)ab¦dirēən

1

: of or belonging to the ancient city of Abdera or to its inhabitants

2

: foolish

Abderian laughter

Word History

Etymology

Abdera, city of ancient Thrace (borrowed from Greek Ábdēra) + -ian

First Known Use

1737, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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