Where does “βασιλεύς” come from?
βασιλεύς (Ancient Greek) comes from Proto-Hellenic gʷatiléus — chief; king.
βασιλεύς (Ancient Greek): chief, master; king, lord, patron
Definitions
- chief, master; king, lord, patron
Ancestry of “βασιλεύς”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Hellenic | gʷatiléus | chief; king |