# Democritus

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /dɪˈmɒkɹɪtəs/ · frequency rank #92,526

## Definitions
1. A Greek philosopher (c.460-c.370 BC). The originator of the atomic theory together with his teacher Leucippus.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek Δημόκριτος (Dēmókritos).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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