Where does “moron” come from?
Moron comes from Ancient Greek μωρός, from Proto-Indo-European muHrós, meaning a person of low intelligence or foolishness.
moron (English): A stupid person; an idiot; a fool; A person of...
Definitions
- A stupid person; an idiot; a fool; A person of...
Ancestry of “moron”, step by step
moron traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek μωρός
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | μωρός | slow, sluggish; slow, dull, foolish, stupid;... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | muHrós | dull, stupid |
via Ancient Greek μωρόν
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | μωρόν | neuter nominative singular of μωρός; neuter... |
via Mongolian Мөрөн
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mongolian | Мөрөн | a big river flowing into a big lake or a sea |