Definition of Cretin

1. Noun. A person of subnormal intelligence.

Exact synonyms: Changeling, Half-wit, Idiot, Imbecile, Moron, Retard
Specialized synonyms: Mongoloid
Generic synonyms: Simple, Simpleton
Derivative terms: Cretinous, Idiotic, Imbecilic, Moronic, Retard

Definition of Cretin

1. n. One afflicted with cretinism.

Definition of Cretin

1. an idiot [n -S] - See also: idiot

Medical Definition of Cretin

1. An individual exhibiting cretinism. Origin: Fr. Cretin (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cretin

cresylic
cresyls
cresyl blue
cresyl echt
cresyl violet acetate
creta
Cretaceous
Cretaceous period
Cretan
cretan dittany
Crete
crete dittany
cretic
cretics
cretin (current term)
cretin (current term)
cretinism
cretinism
cretinisms
cretinistic
cretinoid
cretinoid
cretinous
cretinous
cretins
cretism
cretisms
cretonne
cretonnes
creutzer

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