Where does “eurozóna” come from?
eurozóna (Czech) comes from Czech zóna, from Latin zōna, from Ancient Greek ζώνη — belt, sash.
eurozóna (Czech): Eurozone
Definitions
- Eurozone
Ancestry of “eurozóna”, step by step
eurozóna traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Czech zóna
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Czech | zóna | zone |
| 2 | Latin | zōna | belt, girdle |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ζώνη | belt, sash |
via Czech euro
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Czech | euro | euro currency |