Where does “Greco-Roman” come from?
Greco-Roman (English) comes from English roman, from Old French Romain, from Latin Rōmānus, from Latin -ānus.
Greco-Roman (English): Of or pertaining to Greek or Roman culture;...
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to Greek or Roman culture;...
Ancestry of “Greco-Roman”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | roman | upright, as opposed to italic; of or related to... |
| 2 | Old French | Romain | Roman |
| 3 | Latin | Rōmānus | — |
| 4 | Latin | -ānus | — |
Words derived from “Greco-Roman”