moron

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a person of subnormal intelligence
  2. noun a city in Argentina, to the west of Buenos Aires

Etymology

Coined by American psychologist Henry H. Goddard in 1910, from Ancient Greek μωρόν (mōrón), the neuter form of μωρός (mōrós, “foolish, dull”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

idiot, imbecile, cretin, changeling, half-wit, retard

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