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Term: Denis Diderot

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Description: Denis Diderot was a prominent French philosopher, art critic, and writer. He is best known as the co-founder and chief editor of the Encyclopédie, a comprehensive encyclopedia documenting various topics from the Enlightenment era.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Description: Referring to Denis Diderot as a noun signifies him as a person, typically someone well-versed in philosophy, literature, and the Enlightenment movement.

Sample Sentence: Many intellectuals of the 18th century turned to the works of Denis Diderot to gain insights into various realms of knowledge.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Description: When used as an adjective, "Diderot" can refer to something related to Denis Diderot, his beliefs, or his ideas.

Sample Sentence: The book club focuses on studying Diderot literature in order to gain a deeper understanding of Enlightenment principles.

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