Where does “Republicanitis” come from?
Republicanitis (English) comes from English itis, from English -itis, from New Latin -ītis, from Ancient Greek -ῖτις — female equivalent of -ίτης.
Republicanitis (English): The state of being a Republican, said as if it were due to a disease or affliction
Definitions
- The state of being a Republican, said as if it were due to a disease or affliction
Ancestry of “Republicanitis”, step by step
Republicanitis traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English itis
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | itis | A medical condition accompanied by inflammation;... |
| 2 | English | -itis | Suffix denoting diseases characterized by... |
| 3 | New Latin | -ītis | — |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | -ῖτις | female equivalent of -ίτης |
via English Republican
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Republican | Of or pertaining to the Republican Party of the... |
| 2 | French | républicain | Republican |