Where does “archeo-” come from?
archeo- (English) comes from English archaeo-, from Ancient Greek ἀρχαῖος, from Ancient Greek ἀρχή, from Ancient Greek ἄρχω, from Proto-Indo-European h₂ergʰ- — to begin; to command, rule; to begin, rule,...
archeo- (English): Alternative form of archaeo-
Definitions
- Alternative form of archaeo-
Ancestry of “archeo-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | archaeo- | ancient, early, primitive |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἀρχαῖος | Pertaining to the beginning; ancient, primeval |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἀρχή | beginning, origin; sovereignty, dominion,... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ἄρχω | To begin; To lead, rule, govern, command; To be... |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂ergʰ- | to begin; to command, rule; to begin, rule,... |