Democritus

biographical name

De·​moc·​ri·​tus di-ˈmä-krə-təs How to pronounce Democritus (audio)
circa 460–circa 370 b.c. the Laughing Philosopher Greek philosopher

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“Democritus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Democritus. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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