Where does “βασιλεύω” come from?
βασιλεύω (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek βασιλεύς, from Proto-Hellenic gʷatiléus — chief; king.
βασιλεύω (Ancient Greek): to be king, to rule, reign as king
Definitions
- to be king, to rule, reign as king
Ancestry of “βασιλεύω”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | βασιλεύς | chief, master; king, lord, patron |
| 2 | Proto-Hellenic | gʷatiléus | chief; king |
Words derived from “βασιλεύω”