plural idiots
1
: a foolish or stupid person
"… Idiot that I am to wear my heart on my sleeve! …"—
George Bernard Shaw
2
dated, now offensive; see usage paragraph below
: a person affected with extreme intellectual disability
idiot
adjective
The terms idiot, imbecile, moron, and their derivatives were formerly used as technical descriptors in medical, educational, and regulatory contexts. These uses were broadly rejected by the close of the 20th century and are now considered offensive.
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