Meaning of the word cretin in English
What does cretin mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
cretin
US /ˈkriː.t̬ən/
UK /ˈkret.ɪn/
Noun
1.
a stupid person (offensive)
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Only a complete cretin would forget their passport on an international trip.
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He called his opponent a cretin during the heated debate.
2.
a person suffering from cretinism (medical, dated)
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Historically, the term cretin was used to describe individuals with severe congenital hypothyroidism.
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The medical understanding of conditions like cretinism has advanced significantly.