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What was the original meaning of the word idiot among the ancient Greeks?

The word "idiot" is of Greek origin and originally meant a person who is not interested in politics. When democracy began to develop in Athens, speakers began to use this word in a contemptuous context, implying that idiots do this not just from personal preference, but from a lack of intelligence. Thus the word "idiot" gradually acquired its modern meaning.

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