Where does “φίλος” come from?

φίλος (Ancient Greek) comes from Proto-Indo-European bʰil-o-s, from Proto-Indo-European bʰil- — good, decent; decent, good, harmonious, friendly;...

φίλος (Ancient Greek): That which is loved or important: beloved, dear;...

Definitions

  1. That which is loved or important: beloved, dear;...

Ancestry of “φίλος”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Proto-Indo-Europeanbʰil-o-s
2Proto-Indo-Europeanbʰil-good, decent; decent, good, harmonious, friendly;...

Words derived from “φίλος

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