Where does “ἑταιρικός” come from?
ἑταιρικός (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek ἑταῖρος, from Proto-Indo-European swé — self.
ἑταιρικός (Ancient Greek): of or befitting a companion
Definitions
- of or befitting a companion
Ancestry of “ἑταιρικός”, step by step
ἑταιρικός traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek ἑταῖρος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἑταῖρος | comrade, companion, partner, friend; pupil,... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | swé | self |
via Ancient Greek ἑταίρᾱ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἑταίρᾱ | courtesan, escort, cultivated prostitute |