Definitions of Denis Diderot
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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)
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Diderot
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philosopher
a specialist in philosophy
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philosopher
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