Where does “agon” come from?
Agon comes from Latin agon, from Ancient Greek ἀγών, meaning a struggle or contest.
agon (English): A struggle or contest; conflict; especially...
Definitions
- A struggle or contest; conflict; especially...
Ancestry of “agon”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | agōn | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἀγών | a gathering, an assembly; a contest, competition |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἀγείρω | to collect, gather |
| 4 | Proto-Hellenic | agéřřō | to collect, to gather |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂ger- | to gather; flock, herd |
Words derived from “agon”