DIDEROT

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Meaning:

French philosopher who was a leading figure of the Enlightenment in France; principal editor of an encyclopedia that disseminated the scientific and philosophical knowledge of the time (1713-1784)

Synonyms:

Denis Diderot; Diderot

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Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

philosopher (a specialist in philosophy)

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