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Etymology

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Ultimately from Ancient Greek Βοιωτός (Boiōtós).

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /beˈɔ.si.u/ [beˈɔ.sɪ.u], (faster pronunciation) /beˈɔ.sju/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /beˈɔ.si.o/ [beˈɔ.sɪ.o], (faster pronunciation) /beˈɔ.sjo/

  • Hyphenation: be‧ó‧ci‧o

Adjective

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beócio (feminine beócia, masculine plural beócios, feminine plural beócias)

  1. Boeotian
    1. of or relating to Boeotia
    2. (derogatory) stupid, foolish

Noun

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beócio m (plural beócios, feminine beócia, feminine plural beócias)

  1. Boeotian
    1. inhabitant of Boeotia
    2. (derogatory) simpleton